Word: Meet

Pronunciation

/miːt/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To come together, typically by prior arrangement, often for a particular purpose. For example: “They arranged to meet at the park.”

  • Encounter: To come face-to-face with someone unexpectedly. Example: “I met her quite by chance on my way to work.”
  • Compete against: In sports or other competitive events, to play or compete against another team or person. Example: “Our team will meet their rivals in the finals tomorrow.”
  • Fulfill: To satisfy or comply with something required or expected. Example: “The new proposal meets all our requirements.”

• Noun (n): An organized gathering or assembly of people for a particular purpose. Example: “The annual shareholders’ meet was held last week.”

  • Meeting (also used as a verb): A planned social or business encounter between two or more people. Example: “We’re having a client meet tomorrow afternoon.”

Phrases

• “Meet and greet”: An event where fans can meet and interact with celebrities, public figures, or performers.
• “Make ends meet”: To have just enough money to pay for basic needs; to manage financially.
• “Meet expectations”: To fulfill or live up to what is anticipated or required.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Let’s meet at the café around 3 PM to discuss the project details.”
• Noun: “The United Nations General Assembly is one of the largest international meets.”

Synonyms

• Encountering
• Gathering
• Assembly
• Convene
• Gather
• See
• Encounter
• Engage (with)
• Face (off) (in the context of competition)