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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

  • (..) It's what she'd like. - Lucius! - Mother! - Hail, Caesar. - Senators. Rome greets her new emperor. Your loyal subjects bid you welcome, Highness. Thank you, Falco. And for the loyal subjects, (..)
    2000 Gladiator