No. 318 in Indonesian
menyambut
To welcome.
In a sentence
Kami menyambut tamu istimewa di acara pernikahan.
We welcomed a special guest at the wedding event.
In this sentence, 'menyambut' denotes the act of welcoming or receiving someone, typically into a venue or gathering, expressing warmth and hospitality.
Dia menyambut dengan hangat kedatangan sahabat lamanya.
He embraced warmly the arrival of his old friend.
Here, 'menyambut' specifically emphasizes the emotional aspect of welcoming, showing affection and joy for the presence of someone significant.
Penduduk desa menyambut gembira kedatangan musim panen.
The villagers happily welcomed the arrival of the harvest season.
In this context, 'menyambut' metaphorically applies to situations, signifying a positive anticipation or reception of an event or occurrence.
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