greeted
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɹitəd// UK //ɡɹˈiːtɪd// greet·ed
v. to say hello or welcome someone when you meet them. You can do this with words, a wave, or a smile.
v. to address someone upon arrival with expressions of welcome or recognition. Often used in the passive voice to describe how news or an idea was received by a group.
She greeted her friends with a big smile.
The host greeted every guest at the door to make them feel welcome at the party.
The prime minister's proposal was greeted with skepticism by the opposition, who questioned the feasibility of the long-term funding model.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Pitfall
He greeted to meHe greeted meGreeted is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'to' before the object.