Greet

v.kind, joyfuleveryday

Meaning 1

To acknowledge someone's arrival with words, expression, or gesture.

Reach for it when describing the first act of welcome or recognition

Two students greet each visitor and explain where to leave a coat.

everyday
say hello to
plain conversational language suits the interaction
not when The phrase is too casual for ceremonial reception.
warm
welcome
the arrival should feel actively accepted and included
not when A greeting can be neutral; welcome always adds positive reception.
professional
acknowledge
a brief sign of recognition is sufficient
not when Acknowledgment may be silent and does not create a warm arrival.
formal
receive
a host formally admits or meets a guest
not when Receive can describe logistics without any greeting.

To meet news, a sight, or an event with a particular reaction.

Reach for it when describing how something is received

Residents greeted the reopening with applause and homemade banners.

everyday
meet
an event or challenge encounters a response
not when Meet is broad and may describe simple contact, not public reaction.
warm
embrace
people accept an idea or change enthusiastically
not when Embrace overstates mere acknowledgment or cautious approval.
professional
respond to
the reaction itself needs neutral emphasis
not when Respond to lacks the immediate encounter implied by greet.
literary
hail
news or a person receives enthusiastic public approval
not when Hail is elevated and wrong for a mixed or quiet response.

greet warmly
The director will greet warmly every family arriving from the night train.
greet with a smile
Volunteers greet with a smile but allow visitors quiet if they prefer.
greet the news
Staff greeted the news with relief rather than celebration.

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