greet

• Verb, das die Handlung des Begrüßens oder Ansprechens einer Person bei einer Begegnung bezeichnet, oft mit Worten oder Gesten. Es kann auch bedeuten, jemanden willkommen zu heißen oder zu empfangen.

A verb used to indicate the act of welcoming or addressing someone upon meeting, often with words or gestures.

1. Welcome or addressA1formal

   To say hello to someone or welcome them in a friendly way.

   Begrüßen

   • She greeted her guests at the door.
   • He greeted his colleagues with a warm smile.
   • They greeted each other with a handshake.

   Synonymeaccostacknowledgeaddresshailmeetreceivesalutewelcome

   Antonymecold-shoulderignoreostracizeshunslightsnubspurn

2. React to somethingB2formal

   To respond to something in a particular way, often with a feeling or action.

   Aufnehmen

   • The news was greeted with enthusiasm by the team.
   • His speech was greeted by loud applause.
   • The proposal was greeted with skepticism by the board.

   Synonymeacknowledgemeetreceive

   Antonymedisregardignoreoverlooksnub