greet

[ɡriːt]

greet Definition

  • 1give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting
  • 2respond to (something) with a specified action or expression

Using greet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "greet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I greeted him at the door.

  • Example

    She greeted me with a smile.

  • Example

    The news was greeted with skepticism.

  • Example

    He greeted my suggestion with enthusiasm.

greet Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for greet

Phrases with greet

  • to show great happiness to see someone

    Example

    When I arrived, they greeted me with open arms.

  • greet the day/morning/sunrise

    to welcome the start of a new day

    Example

    I like to greet the day with a cup of coffee and some quiet time.

  • greet someone's eyes

    to look directly at someone when you first meet them

    Example

    She greeted my eyes with a warm smile.

Origins of greet

from Old English 'grētan', meaning 'weep, lament, greet, hail, address; fall at the feet of someone in respect'

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Summary: greet in Brief

To 'greet' [ɡriːt] someone is to give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition upon meeting. It can also mean to respond to something with a specified action or expression. Examples include 'I greeted him at the door' and 'He greeted my suggestion with enthusiasm.' Phrases include 'greet someone with open arms,' 'greet the day/morning/sunrise,' and 'greet someone's eyes.'

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