26984 words

greet

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:

Examples:

He greeted me at the door.
greet someone with something The teacher greeted each child with a friendly "Hello!"
greet something with something The unions have greeted the decision with delight/anger.
2
If you are greeted by a sight, sound, or smell, you notice it immediately when you arrive somewhere:

Examples:

As we walked into the house, we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking.
3
to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way:

Examples:

The men greeted each other warmly.
The mayor was greeted with shouts of anger.

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