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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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
In a departure from his characteristic handshake power play—typically intended to assert dominance—Trump demonstrated restraint while greeting those leading the prayers.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
As the 38-year-old coach entered the main lobby of team headquarters, he was greeted by a standing ovation from Bears employees and offered an impromptu speech.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Fabrizio Bensch / Getty Images Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and first gentleman Doug Emhoff arrived for the ceremony, greeting the Clintons and others.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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This message was telegraphed through a performance by three dancers choreographed by Kate Coyne, the artistic director of the Central School of Ballet in London, replicating symbolic gestures of connecting and greeting one another.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
In a departure from his characteristic handshake power play—typically intended to assert dominance—Trump demonstrated restraint while greeting those leading the prayers.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
As the 38-year-old coach entered the main lobby of team headquarters, he was greeted by a standing ovation from Bears employees and offered an impromptu speech.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Fabrizio Bensch / Getty Images Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and first gentleman Doug Emhoff arrived for the ceremony, greeting the Clintons and others.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greet. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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