meets
word · lemma: meet
/ˈmits/
meets
/mˈiːts/
meets
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'meet'. It can mean to see someone for the first time, come together with someone, or satisfy a standard, need, or condition.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'meet someone', 'meet with someone', and 'meet a requirement'. 'Meet' often means 'be introduced to' the first time, while 'meet with' is common for scheduled discussions. Don't confuse it with only one meaning of 'see'.
Spanish: conoce - se reúne con - cumplePortuguese (BR): encontra - se reúne com - atendePortuguese (PT): encontra - reúne-se com - cumpreChinese (Simplified): 遇见 - 会见 - 符合Chinese (Traditional): 遇見 - 會見 - 符合Hindi: मिलता है - बैठक करता है - पूरा करता हैArabic: يقابل - يجتمع مع - يفي بـBengali: মিলে - সাক্ষাৎ করে - পূরণ করেRussian: встречает - соответствуетJapanese: 会う - 満たすVietnamese: gặp - đáp ứngKorean: 만난다 - 충족한다Turkish: buluşur - karşılarUrdu: ملتا ہے - پوری کرتا ہےIndonesian: menemui - memenuhi
Example Sentences
She meets her teacher after class.
basic
This box meets the size limit.
basic
He meets Anna for the first time today.
basic
She meets with the team every Monday to plan the week.
natural
The new policy meets the needs of most employees.
natural
Whenever he meets someone new, he remembers their name right away.
natural