greeted; greeting; greets
1
: to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival
greeted guests at the door
2
a
: to meet or react to in a specified manner
greeted him with boos
b
: to occur as a response to
apathy greeted the plan
3
: to appear to the perception of
a surprising sight greeted her eyes
greeter
noun
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Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Everyone who stepped off the elevator was greeted by dozens of gawking, disappointed onlookers hoping to get the first glimpse of the woman of the hour.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
Morning rush-hour travelers arriving at Gare du Nord to catch trains were greeted by bright-red signs warning of disruptions, lines of passengers seeking information and ticket exchanges, and barriers blocking access to the Eurostar terminal.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
While shop owners and restauranteurs are ready to greet visitors with a smile, what really shines through is the area’s history.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Everyone who stepped off the elevator was greeted by dozens of gawking, disappointed onlookers hoping to get the first glimpse of the woman of the hour.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
Morning rush-hour travelers arriving at Gare du Nord to catch trains were greeted by bright-red signs warning of disruptions, lines of passengers seeking information and ticket exchanges, and barriers blocking access to the Eurostar terminal.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
While shop owners and restauranteurs are ready to greet visitors with a smile, what really shines through is the area’s history.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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