Handshake

Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/

Definitions of handshake

noun a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell

Example Sentences

A1 A handshake is a common way to greet someone.

A2 He offered his hand for a handshake after the meeting.

B1 The business deal was sealed with a firm handshake.

B2 The two leaders exchanged a handshake as a sign of diplomacy.

C1 The handshake symbolized the beginning of a new partnership.

C2 His handshake was so strong, it left an impression on everyone he met.

Examples of handshake in a Sentence

formal The two business partners sealed the deal with a firm handshake.

informal Let's make a bet, loser buys dinner and we seal it with a handshake.

slang I knew we were going to be friends when he gave me a solid handshake.

figurative The agreement was merely a handshake, with no legal documents involved.

Grammatical Forms of handshake

• past tense: handshook
• plural: handshakes
• comparative: more handshake
• superlative: most handshake
• present tense: handshake
• future tense: will handshake
• perfect tense: have handshaken
• continuous tense: is handshaking
• singular: handshake
• positive degree: handshake
• infinitive: to handshake
• gerund: handshaking
• participle: handshaking

Origin and Evolution of handshake

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'handshake' is believed to have originated from the act of shaking hands as a gesture of greeting or agreement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'handshake' has evolved to not only signify a greeting or agreement but also as a symbol of trust, partnership, and mutual respect in various social and professional contexts.