to receive (guests, etc.); to greet

(literally) firmly like how a nail is hammered deeply into a column / (figurative) positively; without doubt; without a doubt; undoubtedly

(literally) to close the door; to shut the door / (figurative) to close (for business); to close down; to shut down

to act a part in a play / to put on an act; to fake

to receive (in a formal manner)

to fawn (upon); to court; to curry favour (with); to welcome solicitingly

to welcome; to warmly greet

to anticipate, to meet, to await

to starve (to death)

starving; extremely hungry