greet
//ɡriːt//
Verb
greetInfinitive
greetPresent tense
greetedPast tense
greetedPast participle
greetingPresent participle
greetsThird-person singular
1
To address someone with expressions of welcome or goodwill upon meeting them.
She greeted me with a warm smile.
2
To receive or acknowledge someone or something in a specified manner.
The news was greeted with enthusiasm by the team.
3
To become apparent to or be perceived by someone.
A strange smell greeted us when we opened the door.