greet
1 Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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to meet or receive with expressions of gladness or welcome
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to send a message of friendship to
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to receive in a specified manner
her remarks were greeted by silence
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to become apparent to
the smell of bread greeted him
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- greeter noun
Etymology
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
Example Sentences
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Before delivering her final forecast, Kirkwood was greeted on set by guide dog Flash, who was brought into the Breakfast studio.
From BBC
They were greeted by companies that were keen to offer better salaries to attract talent, helped by the rise in remote workers and a surge in hiring.
From MarketWatch
England got a send-off all right, resounding boos greeting the final whistle before the players went around applauding thousands of empty red seats and the few fans who had bothered to stay.
From BBC
Tina isn’t showing signs of discomfort and remains “bright and engaged” and “greets her keepers,” according to the zoo.
From Los Angeles Times
Families have filled up the green picnic tables, and they nod or raise a hand in greeting.
From Literature
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