Verbs Related to Social Interactions

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

People commonly greet each other with a friendly "hello" or a warm smile.

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

Welcome, Come on in and make yourself at home.

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

A handwritten note is a thoughtful way to thank someone for a gift or favor.

to express one's good wishes or praise to someone when something very good has happened to them

It is customary to congratulate a friend on their achievements or milestones.

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats.

to go somewhere with someone

Sarah asked John to accompany her to the concert.

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary.

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.

to interact and spend time with people

Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups.

to show someone the important parts of a place by walking through it together

I'll take you around the campus to show you the key facilities.

to invite someone to enter a place, often a room, office, house, etc.

The supervisor asked the interns in for a brief orientation.

to receive someone as a guest at one's home

We should have our neighbors over for a barbecue this weekend.

to continue with a task or obligation until it reaches its completion

He decided to see out the project despite facing challenges along the way.

to socialize, often in a friendly or familiar manner, especially with people of influence or importance

At industry conferences, professionals often hobnob with key figures to build connections.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

We're going to hang out at the park this afternoon.

to be contacted by a person or an entity, usually by letter, email, or phone call

I hope to hear from my friend soon; we haven't talked in a while.