Collocations for greet - verb
1. say hello to sb
ADV.
cheerfully, enthusiastically, pleasantly, warmly
The two men greeted one another warmly.
The two men greeted one another warmly.
courteously, politely | coolly
Stella greeted her mother 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.
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.
The president rose to greet his guests.
PREP.
with
She greeted him with a quick kiss.
She greeted him with a quick kiss.
PHRASES
greet sb by name
The head teacher greeted all the pupils 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.
The announcement was greeted angrily by the workers.
PREP.
with
The news was greeted with astonishment.
The news was greeted with astonishment.