What does greet mean in English? Meaning of greet definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "greet": express greetings upon meeting someone
Verb
Meaning: express greetings upon meeting someoneSynonyms: greet
recognise
recognizeHyponyms: bid
bob
curtsy
hail
herald
present
receive
salute
say farewell
shake hands
welcome
wishHypernyms: accost
address
come up toMeaning of "greet": send greetings to
Verb
Meaning: send greetings toSynonyms: greetHyponyms: complimentHypernyms: communicate
intercommunicateMeaning of "greet": react to in a certain way
Verb
Meaning: react to in a certain wayExample: The President was greeted with catcallsSynonyms: greetHypernyms: react
respondMeaning of "greet": be perceived by
Verb
Meaning: be perceived byExample: Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartmentSynonyms: greetAdjective: To address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to salute; to hail; to welcome; to accost with friendship; to pay respects or compliments to, either personally or through the intervention of another, or by writing or token. 1591, William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act III, scene 1 My lord, the mayor of London comes to greet you. 1900, Charles W. Chesnutt, The House Behind the Cedars, Chapter I, Warwick observed, as they passed through the respectable quarter, that few people who met the girl greeted her, and that some others whom she passed at gates or doorways gave her no sign of recognition; from which he inferred that she was possibly a visitor in the town and not well acquainted.1591, William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act III, scene 1 My lord, the mayor of London comes to greet you.1900, Charles W. Chesnutt, The House Behind the Cedars, Chapter I, Warwick observed, as they passed through the respectable quarter, that few people who met the girl greeted her, and that some others whom she passed at gates or doorways gave her no sign of recognition; from which he inferred that she was possibly a visitor in the town and not well acquainted.To come upon, or meet, as with something that makes the heart glad. 1707, Joseph Addison, Rosamond, Act I, scene 4 In vain the spring my senses greets.1707, Joseph Addison, Rosamond, Act I, scene 4 In vain the spring my senses greets.To accost; to address. (Can we find and add a quotation of Alexander Pope to this entry?)(intransitive) To meet and give salutations. circa 1590, William Shakespeare, Titus Adronicus, Act I, scene 2, line 90 There greet in silence, as the dead are wont, And sleep in peace.circa 1590, William Shakespeare, Titus Adronicus, Act I, scene 2, line 90 There greet in silence, as the dead are wont, And sleep in peace.To be perceived by (somebody). 2013 June 8, “The new masters and commanders”, The Economist, volume 407, number 8839, page 52: From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away. A brilliant dawn greeted her as she looked out the window.2013 June 8, “The new masters and commanders”, The Economist, volume 407, number 8839, page 52: From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.Synonyms:
attend, acknowledge, receive, stop, hail, accost, embrace, address, meet, approach, salute, shoulder, nod, recognize, bow, herald, flag, salaam, curtsy, compliment, shake hands, call to, exchange greetings, high-five, highball, move to, pay respects, roll out the red carpet, say hello, say hi, speak to, usher in, whistle for, extend one's hand, tip one's hat,
Antonyms:
ignore, disregard, slight, avoid, dodge, shun, say goodbye, say farewell,
