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