Greet: meaning, definitions and examples

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greet

 

[ ษกriหt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To address with some form of salutation; to receive or welcome with an expression of good will or courtesy.

Synonyms

acknowledge, salute, welcome

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cumprimentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช begrรผรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyapa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozdrawiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒจๆ‹ถใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saluer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saludar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท selamlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‚ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdravit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozdraviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฎๅ€™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozdraviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heilsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผะดะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salamlaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saludar

Etymology

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.

See also: greeting, greetings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,184, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.