Word: Greet

Pronunciation

/ɡriːt/

Definitions

• Verb: To acknowledge someone’s presence with a gesture or words, typically upon meeting them. It can also refer to acknowledging an occasion or event with a suitable expression or action. For example: “He greeted his guests with a warm smile and handshake.” “They greeted the New Year with fireworks.”

Example sentences:

• Verb: “She greeted her teacher with a respectful ‘Good morning’.”
• “The royal couple greeted the cheering crowd from the balcony.”

Phrases

• “Greet someone warmly”: To welcome someone affectionately or enthusiastically.
• “Greet the day”: To start the day positively, often by waking up early or engaging in a pleasant activity.
• “Greet news with skepticism”: To respond to news or information with doubt or mistrust.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “When we entered the shop, the shopkeeper greeted us cheerfully.”
• “As they entered the conference hall, each delegate greeted their colleagues.”

Synonyms

• Welcome
• Salute
• Acknowledge
• Hail
• Hello
• Hi
• Hey
• Good day
• Howdy (informal)
• Greetings
• Compliments (formal)