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greets

/ɡɹiːts/

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 friendly dog greets visitors at the door with a wagging tail. "
communication language person action internet

Related Words

Illustration friendly

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. "

Illustration shopkeeper

shopkeeper noun

/ˈʃɒpˌkiːpər/ /ˈʃɑːpˌkiːpər/

A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

"The shopkeeper at the corner store sold fresh fruit to the children on their way home from school. "

Illustration something

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. "

Illustration greetings

greetings noun

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

"The email began with formal greetings, such as "Dear Mr. Smith." "

Illustration salutations

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. "

Illustration visitors

visitors noun

/ˈvɪzɪtəz/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/

Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.

"We had visitors from my cousin's family staying with us for the weekend. "

Illustration sunshine

sunshine noun

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

"We were warmed by the bright sunshine."

Illustration receptionist

receptionist noun

/ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/

An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

"The receptionist greeted the visitor at the front desk. "

Illustration streaming

streaming verb

/ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/

To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

"Sweat was streaming down his face after the intense workout. "

Illustration perceived

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. "

Illustration brilliant

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. "