begrüßen

Definitions of begrüßen
  1. verb
    express greetings upon meeting someone
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    types:
    bewillkommnen, empfangen, grüßen, salutieren
    honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
    verabschieden
    say good-bye or bid farewell
    beglückwünschen, gratulieren
    express congratulations
    type of:
    ankommen, ansprechen
    speak to someone
  2. verb
    accept gladly
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    type of:
    akzeptieren, annehmen, entgegennehmen
    receive willingly something given or offered
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