Verb

begrüßen

Translation

to greet, to welcome, to approve of

Ich begrüße meine Gäste an der Tür.

I greet my guests at the door.

Wir begrüßen die Entscheidung der Regierung.

We welcome the government's decision.

((j-n)) to greet (sb.) I greet the new colleague.

((et4)) to welcome/approve of (sth.) She welcomes this idea.

willkommen heißen (to welcome), empfangen (to receive)

From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) and 'grüßen' (to greet). It intensifies the act of greeting.

Think of 'be-greeting' someone. The 'be-' prefix often makes the action more direct or comprehensive.