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greet
/ɡɹiːt/
verb 6name 5adj 1noun 1
Collocations
11(verb.) say hello to sb
ADV
cheerfully, enthusiastically, pleasantly, warmly
She greeted her grandmother cheerfully when she arrived at the door.
courteously, politely
coolly
When the two former friends ran into each other at the store, they greeted each other coolly and walked away.
VERB + GREET
be there to, be waiting to
The hotel staff were waiting to greet every visitor as they arrived at the entrance.
come to, rise to, turn to
She turned to greet her old friend at the airport after many years apart.
PREP
with
He greeted his old friend with a warm smile after many years apart.
PHRASES
greet sb by name
When the old friend walked in, she greeted him by name with a warm smile.
(verb.) react to sth in particular way
ADV
enthusiastically | coolly
angrily
When the store announced the price increase, customers greeted the news angrily.
PREP
with
The announcement was greeted with enthusiasm by everyone in the office.
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