greet
word
/ˈɡɹit/
greet
/ɡɹˈiːt/
greet
Definition
To say hello or show a friendly welcome to someone when you meet them.
Usage & Nuances
'Greet' is formal or neutral; common collocations are 'greet someone with a smile' or 'greet each other.' Usually refers to the first moment of meeting. Do not use for gestures only; for a wave, say 'wave at.'
Spanish: saludarPortuguese (BR): cumprimentarPortuguese (PT): cumprimentarChinese (Simplified): 打招呼Chinese (Traditional): 打招呼Hindi: नमस्कार करनाArabic: يحييBengali: অভিবাদন জানানো - স্বাগত জানানোRussian: приветствовать - здороватьсяJapanese: 挨拶するVietnamese: chào hỏiKorean: 인사하다Turkish: selamlamakUrdu: سلام کرناIndonesian: menyapa
Example Sentences
The teacher greeted the students with a smile.
basic
Please greet our guests when they arrive.
basic
He barely looked up to greet me at the door.
natural
At big events, it's polite to greet everyone before you sit down.
natural
The puppy jumped up to greet its owner with excitement.
natural
She always greets her neighbors in the morning.
basic