greet

verb
UK: /ɡriːt/
US: /ɡriːt/

  1. To say hello or welcome someone.

    1. I greet my mom every morning with a kiss.
    2. The host stood at the door to greet the arriving guests warmly.

  2. To react to something in a specified way.

    1. The news was greet with shock and disbelief by everyone.
    2. The proposal was greeted with enthusiasm by the development team.

Synonyms

welcome salute address hail
greet noun

  1. An act of greeting; a hello or welcoming gesture.

    1. She gave a warm greet to her old friend.
    2. The official greet was a simple nod, but it felt insincere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "greet" in English means: To say hello or welcome someone., To react to something in a specified way..

The phonetic transcription of "greet" is /ɡriːt/ in British English and /ɡriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greet": welcome, salute, address, hail.

Example usage of "greet": "I greet my mom every morning with a kiss.". More examples on the page.