greet

¹

[ greet ]

verb (used with object)

1. to address with some form of salutation; welcome.

   Synonyms: accost, hail

2. to meet or receive:

   to be greeted by cheering crowds; to greet a proposal with boos and hisses.

3. to manifest itself to:

   Music greeted his ear as he entered the salon.

verb (used without object)

1. Obsolete. to give salutations on meeting.

greet

²

[ greet ]

verb (used without object)

1. to grieve; lament; cry.

verb (used with object)

1. to lament; bewail.

greet

¹

/ ɡriːt /

verb

1. intr to weep; lament

noun

1. weeping; lamentation

greet

²

/ ɡriːt /

verb

1. to meet or receive with expressions of gladness or welcome
2. to send a message of friendship to
3. to receive in a specified manner

   her remarks were greeted by silence

4. to become apparent to

   the smell of bread greeted him

Other Words From

• greeter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of greet¹

before 900; Middle English greten, Old English grētan; cognate with German grüssen

Origin of greet²

before 900; Middle English grete, Old English grǣtan; cognate with ON grāta, Gothic gretan

Word History and Origins

Origin of greet¹

from Old English grētan, northern dialect variant of grætan; compare Old Norse grāta, Middle High German grazen

Origin of greet²

Old English grētan; related to Old High German gruozzen to address

Example Sentences

A wall with three shelves’ worth of “Blippi” and “CoComelon” toys greet visitors.

From Los Angeles Times

So, I always make sure to greet people when they come in and introduce them to someone.

From Los Angeles Times

Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine sceptic and scion of the one of the most famous US political dynasties, was by the swanky pool bar of The Ben hotel, where a fake ice rink and Christmas tree greet guests.

From BBC

Since the precise address is revealed by advancing through the narrative — none of the puzzles are particularly challenging, but there is an in-story hint system, if needed — I’m choosing to preserve some of “Great Gold Bird’s” secrets, but know that it’s a timed experience on weekend evenings, and there will be a host to greet you at the first location.

From Los Angeles Times

When he first met his fellow performers, he reached out to shake their hands while they traditionally bowed to greet each other.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accost
• acknowledge
• address
• approach
• attend
• embrace
• hail
• meet
• receive
• salute
• shake hands
• stop