Greet: meaning, definitions and examples
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greet
[ ษกriหt ]
formal
To address with some form of salutation; to receive or welcome with an expression of good will or courtesy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I greeted my guests at the door.
- The team greeted their coach with cheers and applause.
- As they walked by, they greeted each other with a smile.
informal
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
Synonyms
acknowledgment, salutation, welcome
Examples of usage
- She gave a friendly greet to her neighbor.
- The greeting card had a beautiful design.
- He responded with a warm greet and a handshake.
Translations
Translations of the word "greet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cumprimentar
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช begrรผรen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyapa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ pozdrawiaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจๆถใใ
๐ซ๐ท saluer
๐ช๐ธ saludar
๐น๐ท selamlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฌํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zdravit
๐ธ๐ฐ pozdraviลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฎๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pozdraviti
๐ฎ๐ธ heilsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะตะผะดะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salamlaลmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ saludar
Word origin
The word 'greet' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'gretan' which meant 'to come together, meet, offer, express.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include expressions of welcome and acknowledgment. The usage of 'greet' has remained consistent in English, retaining its core meaning of showing goodwill and courtesy.