greeted
word · lemma: greet
Definition
To say hello or show kindness to someone when you see or meet them. It’s often used for making someone feel welcome.
Usage & Nuances
'Greeted' is formal or neutral and often used with objects like 'guests', 'visitors', or 'strangers'. It refers to the act of saying hello, not the specific words used. Common collocation: 'greeted with a smile'. Do not confuse with 'meet' (to encounter).
Spanish: saludó - dio la bienvenidaPortuguese (BR): cumprimentou - saudouPortuguese (PT): cumprimentou - saudouChinese (Simplified): 打招呼 - 欢迎Chinese (Traditional): 打招呼 - 歡迎Hindi: नमस्कार किया - अभिवादन कियाArabic: حيا - رحبBengali: অভ্যর্থনা জানানো - সম্ভাষণ করাRussian: поприветствовал - встретил (добро пожаловать)Japanese: 挨拶したVietnamese: chào đón - chào hỏiKorean: 맞이했다 - 인사했다Turkish: karşıladı - selamladıUrdu: خوش آمدید کہا - سلام کیاIndonesian: menyambut - menyapa
Example Sentences
She greeted her friend at the door.
basic
The teacher greeted the students every morning.
basic
They greeted us with warm smiles.
basic
He greeted everyone at the party as soon as he arrived.
natural
My dog greeted me with a wagging tail when I came home.
natural
She was greeted by loud cheers from the crowd.
natural