Greet

/ɑɹiːt/

The meaning and definition of Greet, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To be perceived by (somebody).
    β€œA brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window.”
  2. To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

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Origin

From Old English gretan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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