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Collocations for greet - verb

1. say hello to sb

ADV.

cheerfully, enthusiastically, pleasantly, warmly
The two men greeted one another warmly.
courteously, politely | coolly
Stella greeted her mother coolly.

VERB + GREET

be there to, be waiting to
You must be there to greet your guests. | My parents were waiting to greet us at the door.
come to, rise to, turn to
The president rose to greet his guests.

PREP.

with
She greeted him with a quick kiss.

PHRASES

greet sb by name
The head teacher greeted all the pupils by name.

2. react to sth in particular way

ADV.

enthusiastically | coolly | angrily
The announcement was greeted angrily by the workers.

PREP.

with
The news was greeted with astonishment.

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