greet

verb
UK /ɡriːt/
US /ɡriːt/

To say hello to someone when you meet them.

She ran to greet her friend at the door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To react to something in a particular way.

The plan was greeted with cheers.

3. To appear to someone in a certain way.

A strange sight greeted us at the gate.

4. To welcome someone in an official or formal way.

The mayor greeted the visitors at the airport.