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greet

[/ɡriːt/]
verb
saudar
1. to welcome someone in a friendly way, typically upon arrival
She greeted her guests at the door with a warm smile.
Ela saudou seus convidados na porta com um sorriso caloroso.
2. to address someone with words or gestures of welcome or recognition
He greeted me with a handshake and a nod.
Ele me saudou com um aperto de mão e um aceno de cabeça.
3. to be perceived or received in a particular way
The announcement was greeted with skepticism.
O anúncio foi recebido com ceticismo.
NYC Slang
Yo, what's good?
Synonyms
welcomehailaddressacknowledgesalute
Antonyms
ignoresnubdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saudar
most common usage throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
cumprimentar
alternative verb meaning to greet or compliment
Portugal
saudar
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
cumprimentar
also used in Portugal with same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

greet someone with open arms
exchange greetings
greet the day
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