to address with some form of salutation; welcome.

to meet or receive

to be greeted by cheering crowds; to greet a proposal with boos and hisses.

to manifest itself to

Music greeted his ear as he entered the salon.

Obsolete . to give salutations on meeting.

verb

say farewell , say goodbye

verb

accost , acknowledge , address , approach , attend , bow , call to , compliment , curtsy , embrace , exchange greetings , extend one’s hand , flag , hail , herald , highball , high-five , meet , move to , nod , pay respects , receive , recognize , roll out the red carpet , salaam * , salute , say hello , say hi , shake hands , shoulder , speak to , stop , tip one’s hat , usher in * , whistle for , welcome , react , respond