greet vs recognize

greet and recognize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
greet	No	No	Yes	No
recognize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, greet and recognize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of greet include recognise.

greet (verb)	recognize (verb)
react to in a certain way	perceive to be the same
express greetings upon meeting someone	be fully aware or cognizant of
send greetings to	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
be perceived by	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of
	exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)