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greeted

/ˈɡɹiːtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

Examples :

"The teacher greeted each student with a smile as they entered the classroom. "
communication action human person language

Related Words

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friendly noun

/ˈfɹɛndli/

A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

"The teacher organized a friendly game of basketball after school. "

Illustration internet

internet noun

/ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/

Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)

"Our company uses a private internet to share documents securely among employees. "

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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uncontrollable adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbl̩/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbl̩/

Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

"She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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salutations noun

/sæljuˈteɪʃənz/

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

"The email began with formal salutations, such as "Dear Mr. Johnson," before getting to the main point. "

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sunshine noun

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

"We were warmed by the bright sunshine."

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relaxation noun

/ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/

The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

"After a long day of school, Maria enjoyed the relaxation of reading a book in the park. "

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perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

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excitedly adverb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪdlɪ/ /ekˈsaɪtɪdlɪ/

In an excited manner.

"The children excitedly opened their birthday presents. "

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brilliant noun

/ˈbɹɪljənt/

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "