greeted
ˈɡritɪd
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Definition of greeted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
interactionacknowledged with a greeting
  • The greeted visitors were happy to be noticed.
acknowledged welcomed
2.
hospitalityhaving been welcomed or received
  • The greeted guests felt at home immediately.
acknowledged received welcomed
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Origin of greeted

Old English, gretan (to salute)

Terms with greeted included in their meaning

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greeted warmly
be greeted with enthusiasm and kindness
hotel office
main desk where visitors are greeted and helped
hailedadj.
greeting
greeted or acknowledged with enthusiasm
respect
having been greeted with respect
acclaim
greeted with approval or positive feedback
family
distant relative or friend greeted with a kiss
family
relatives close enough to be greeted with a kiss
hospitality
not greeted or received warmly

Examples of greeted in a sentence

  • The greeted audience applauded loudly.
  • The greeted visitors were given a tour.
  • The greeted newcomers felt welcomed.

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  1. French:accueilli, reçu, ...
  2. German:begrüßt, empfangen, ...
  3. Italian:salutato, accolto, ...
  4. Spanish:saludado, recibido, ...
  5. Portuguese:cumprimentado, recebido, ...
  6. Chinese:被问候的, 受欢迎的, ...
  7. Japanese:挨拶された, 歓迎された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَقْبَل, مُرَحَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁקִּבְּלוּ אֶת פְּנֵיהֶם, שֶׁנִּתְקַבֵּל בִּבְרָכָה, ...
  10. Russian:поприветствованный, приветствованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:привітний, зустрінутий, ...
  12. Hindi:अभिवादन किया गया, स्वागत किया गया, ...
greet
ɡriːt

Definition of greet - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
wavesay hello or welcome someone with words or gestures
  • She will greet the guests at the door.
hail salute welcome
2.
behaviorRarereact to something in a specific wayRare
  • The proposal was greeted with applause.
3.
perceivedDatedbe perceived or noticed by someoneDated
  • A strange smell greeted us as we entered.
confront meet strike

Noun

1.
tearsRareUKweeping or cryingRareUK
  • Her greet was heard throughout the village.
bawl cry sob
2.
sorrowRareUKmourning or lamentationRareUK
  • The old tales spoke of greet and loss.
lament mourning
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Expressions with greet

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welcome someone warmly and enthusiastically
They greeted the new neighbors with open arms.
engage in a social interaction with introductions
They will meet and greet the new members at the event.
social event for networking
The conference included a meet-and-greet for attendees.

Origin of greet

Old English, grētan (to approach)

Examples of greet in a sentence

  • They greeted the speaker with applause.
  • The announcement was greeted with skepticism online.
  • Residents greeted the news warmly.
  • A warm breeze greeted him at the door.
  • Laughter greeted her as she joined the party.
  • The child's greet was soft but heart-wrenching.

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  1. French:saluer, pleurs, ...
  2. German:begrüßen, Weinen, ...
  3. Italian:salutare, pianto, ...
  4. Spanish:saludar, llanto, ...
  5. Portuguese:cumprimentar, pranto, ...
  6. Chinese:打招呼, 哭声, ...
  7. Japanese:挨拶する, 泣き声, ...
  8. Arabic:رَحَّبَ, بكاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַבֵּל אֶת פְּנֵי, בֶּכִי, ...
  10. Russian:приветствовать, плач, ...
  11. Ukrainian:привітати, плач, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वागत करना, विलाप, ...
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