greet

[ greet ]

/ grit /

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verb (used with object)

to address with some form of salutation; welcome.

to meet or receive: to be greeted by cheering crowds; to greet a proposal with boos and hisses.

to manifest itself to: Music greeted his ear as he entered the salon.

verb (used without object)

Obsolete. to give salutations on meeting.

OTHER WORDS FOR greet

1 hail, accost.

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Origin of greet

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

OTHER WORDS FROM greet

greeter, noun

Other definitions for greet (2 of 2)

greet²

[ greet ]

/ grit /

Scot. and North England Archaic.

verb (used without object)

to grieve; lament; cry.

verb (used with object)

to lament; bewail.

Origin of greet

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

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How to use greet in a sentence

We ate snacks and listened to music and played with her dog, and whenever someone tried on a new outfit they were greeted with a chorus of affirmation and applause.
Trying to shop sustainably? Here’s what you need to consider.|Sarah Kaplan|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Two weeks later, Jan Morris flew back to England, where she was greeted by Elizabeth.
Jan Morris, artful travel writer who broke many boundaries, dies at 94|Matt Schudel|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
He greeted them with a smile on his face and a dead horseshoe crab dangling from his hand.
Eighty years of memories that will stir readers’ own|Connie Schultz|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
As I broke through a murky surface layer of river water into the blue gulf water beneath, I was greeted by two amberjacks swimming straight toward me.
Take a stab at spearfishing with these tips|Same Romano/Outdoor Life|November 16, 2020|Popular-Science

It’s fair to say that whatever Sucker Punch does next, it’ll be greeted just as warmly as they’ve made us feel with “Ghost of Tsushima.”
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ sees the best kind of PlayStation 5 upgrade: transformative and free|Gene Park|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
In contrast, Boehner's leadership team filed into his ceremonial office and greeted the teary newly-elected Speaker with hugs.
Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Ramos would help set the tone of the day when he greeted the arriving students outside the school.
In The Shadow of Murdered Cops|Michael Daly|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Team Christie has greeted the committee's news with somewhat predictable gloating.
Democrats Clear Christie In Bridgegate Investigation|Olivia Nuzzi|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It appears that even the president sensed his announcement would be greeted with skepticism.
SWAT Lobby Shoots to Kill Police Reform After Ferguson|Tim Mak|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, he was greeted by his constituents as something of a household god.
Despite Crack and Graft, D.C. Loved ‘Hizzoner’ Marion Barry|Lloyd Grove|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was greeted by hoots and jeers, but with absolute imperturbability he reorganised his forces and checked the enemy.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
The populace was greatly excited, and a crowded house greeted his appearance.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
He put out his hand in the most cordial and friendly way, and greeted me with the most winning smile in the world.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Whereat, he stepped to one side, and led upon the stage, a charming blonde who was greeted profusely.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
The Elder arrived the next morning, and after being greeted by the family, with Glavis, went at once to a white attorney.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux

British Dictionary definitions for greet (1 of 2)

greet¹

/ (ɡriːt) /

verb (tr)

to meet or receive with expressions of gladness or welcome

to send a message of friendship to

to receive in a specified mannerher remarks were greeted by silence

to become apparent tothe smell of bread greeted him

Word Origin for greet

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

British Dictionary definitions for greet (2 of 2)

greet²

/ (ɡriːt) Scot /

verb

(intr) to weep; lament

noun

weeping; lamentation

Word Origin for greet

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

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