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greet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡriːt/

Forms: greets, greeted

greet means: To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.

verb

SAY HELLOA2

To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.

  • She greeted me with a smile.
  • We greet every guest at the door.
  • Did he greet you when you arrived?

How to use it: greet someone with something (He greeted us with a friendly wave.)

Similar words: welcome

Common phrases: greet someone warmly, greet a visitor

MEET THE SENSESC1

To be seen, heard, or noticed by someone when they arrive or look around.

  • A strange sight greeted us.
  • Birdsong greeted her ears as she opened the window.
  • The smell of fresh bread greets visitors at the door.

How to use it: greet someone/something (A beautiful view greeted our eyes.)

Similar words: meet

Common phrases: greet the eye, greet your ears

ADDRESS SOMEONEC2

To speak to someone, especially to begin a conversation or ask something.

  • He greeted the stranger with a question.
  • She greeted the guard with a request for directions.
  • The traveler greeted me with a few words in French.

How to use it: greet someone with something (She greeted him with an urgent question.)

Similar words: address, accost

Common phrases: greet someone thus, greet a stranger

Questions about greet

What does greet mean?

To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.

What is greet in other languages?

Türkçe: selamlamak · Español: saludar · Français: saluer · Deutsch: begrüßen · Italiano: salutare · 日本語: 挨拶する

How do you pronounce greet?

It is pronounced /ɡriːt/.

How do you use greet in a sentence?

She greeted me with a smile. We greet every guest at the door.

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