Synonyms of greeted

greeted

verb

past tense of greet

as in addressed

to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words

The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

Related Words

• addressed
• saluted
• hailed
• boarded
• heralded
• talked (to)
• spoke (to or with)
• chatted (with)
• conversed (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greeted

Union stalwarts representing steelworkers, utility workers, construction workers and others greeted the 73-year-old Democrat with resounding cheers and endless handshakes. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

When Jumaa Abed Saad returned to his farm in Sheikh Ijlin in January 2025 after more than a year of displacement, the place that greeted him was nearly unrecognizable. — Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

We were greeted at the gate by three galloping horses and over a dozen hounds, who gracefully led us to the castle, where we were met by the delightful staff. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

On a visit to the store Wednesday afternoon, The Star was greeted by a display of potatoes that had exactly seven bags of the starchy staple. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Duran pounded his mitt and was greeted by teammates for a fairly muted celebration on the field. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail. — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Taken out of her home on a stretcher in the upscale Retiro neighborhood, María del Carmen Abascal was greeted by protesters and supporters as she was loaded into an ambulance. — Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

The president’s motorcade arrived just as the national anthem was being sung, and the president was later shown on a jumbotron and greeted with cheers, according to a text pool report. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026