greet

salutare, accogliere

Dire ciao o dare il benvenuto quando si incontra qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.

• She greeted me with a smile.
• We greet every guest at the door.
• Did he greet you when you arrived?

Come si usa: greet someone with something (He greeted us with a friendly wave.)

Sinonimi: welcome

Espressioni comuni: greet someone warmly, greet a visitor

accogliere

Essere visto, sentito o notato da qualcuno quando arriva o si guarda intorno.

In inglese semplice: To be seen, heard, or noticed by someone when they arrive or look around.

• A strange sight greeted us.
• Birdsong greeted her ears as she opened the window.
• The smell of fresh bread greets visitors at the door.

Come si usa: greet someone/something (A beautiful view greeted our eyes.)

Sinonimi: meet

Espressioni comuni: greet the eye, greet your ears

rivolgersi a

Parlare a qualcuno, soprattutto per iniziare una conversazione o chiedere qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To speak to someone, especially to begin a conversation or ask something.

• He greeted the stranger with a question.
• She greeted the guard with a request for directions.
• The traveler greeted me with a few words in French.

Come si usa: greet someone with something (She greeted him with an urgent question.)

Sinonimi: address, accost

Espressioni comuni: greet someone thus, greet a stranger