Greet

/ɡriːt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To address someone with expressions of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival.

I always greet my neighbors with a friendly smile.

To receive or welcome someone in a specified way.

The host greeted the guests at the door.

To express a wish or sentiment upon meeting someone.

We greet the new year with celebrations and fireworks.

To occur or come to one in a particular way.

The news greeted her with a mix of joy and sadness.

Middle English 'greten', from Old English 'grētan', meaning 'to weep or cry out'.

greet with open arms

To receive someone warmly and hospitably.

greet the day

To start the day positively.

greet someone with a smile

To acknowledge someone's presence with a friendly facial expression.

salutation

A gesture or utterance made as a greeting.

reception

The act of receiving or welcoming someone.

welcome

To greet someone in a friendly way.

What's up?

Instead of saying hello, he just asked, 'What's up?' when he saw me.

Yo!

He walked in and said, 'Yo!' as a casual greeting.