greet

/ˈgriːt/

• Verb
• to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions
1. My husband greeted our guests at the door.
2. She greeted him warmly.
3. She greeted him with open arms.
• to react to (someone or something) in a specified way
1. Her idea was greeted with enthusiasm.
• to appear to (someone who has just arrived)
1. A chaotic scene greeted them.
2. We were greeted by a snowstorm when we arrived at the airport.