greet

Definition

  • verb: to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions
  • verb: to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival
  • often + 'with'
  • synonyms: welcome, great, weep

Examples

  • We 'were greeted' by a snowstorm when we arrived at the airport.

  • My husband 'greeted' our guests at the door.

  • Her idea was 'greeted with' enthusiasm.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, please! No! Leave us! Hmm. Something's fiishy. That doesn't seem like a stink spirit to me. But we have no choice. Go greet him. Just give him a bath and get him out of here as fast as you can. Everybody go back to your rooms! - Sen, Yubaba wants to see you. (..)
    2001 Spirited Away