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
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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On this valuable Saturday-morning time slot a couple of weeks before the primary, we were in a small flower shop in a pedestrian-unfriendly area with few, if any, walk-in customers to meet and greet.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
The applause duly began before the famous door opened, so the first sight and sound to greet Andy Burnham and his wife were crowds of clapping staff, crammed into the Downing Street hall.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
He is also to greet the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions at 3:30 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Mom straightens to greet me, forcing a bright smile.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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