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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɡriːt/
Forms: greets, greeted
greet means: To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.
verb
SAY HELLOA2
To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.
- She greeted me with a smile.
- We greet every guest at the door.
- Did he greet you when you arrived?
MEET THE SENSESC1
To be seen, heard, or noticed by someone when they arrive or look around.
- A strange sight greeted us.
- Birdsong greeted her ears as she opened the window.
- The smell of fresh bread greets visitors at the door.
ADDRESS SOMEONEC2
To speak to someone, especially to begin a conversation or ask something.
- He greeted the stranger with a question.
- She greeted the guard with a request for directions.
- The traveler greeted me with a few words in French.
Questions about greet
What does greet mean?
To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.
What is greet in other languages?
Türkçe: selamlamak · Español: saludar · Français: saluer · Deutsch: begrüßen · Italiano: salutare · 日本語: 挨拶する
How do you pronounce greet?
It is pronounced /ɡriːt/.
How do you use greet in a sentence?
She greeted me with a smile. We greet every guest at the door.
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