greet

[ɡriːt]

greet Definition

• 1. give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting
• 2. respond 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

Synonyms for greet

• welcome
• salute
• acknowledge
• address
• hail

Antonyms for greet

• ignore
• snub

Phrases with greet

• greet someone with open arms

  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.'