greet
Third Person
greets
Present Participle
greeting
Past Tense
greeted
Past Participle
greeted
1
to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them
transitive
- People commonly greet each other with a friendly "hello" or a warm smile.
- In many cultures, it is customary to greet someone with a handshake or a nod of acknowledgment.
- Colleagues often greet each other at the beginning of the workday with a friendly "good morning."
- The neighbors are currently greeting each other in the hallway.
- Last week, the team greeted the new manager with enthusiasm.
2
to acknowledge or respond to something in a particular manner or attitude
transitive
- She greeted the news of her promotion with a smile and a sense of pride.
- When the offer was made, he greeted it eagerly, already imagining the possibilities.
- The employees greeted the change in management with mixed emotions.
- The crowd greeted the band’s return with thunderous applause.
- I was surprised at how she greeted my suggestion, instantly agreeing to it.
3
to become noticeable or apparent to someone as they enter a place
transitive
- As I entered the room, the sound of laughter greeted me from across the hall.
- The bright lights of the city greeted him as he stepped off the plane.
- Upon entering the house, the smell of fresh coffee greeted me.
- As they arrived at the beach, the sound of crashing waves greeted their ears.
- The cool, salty air of the sea greeted them as they stepped onto the pier.