Greet
verb
To say hello or welcome to someone.
I went to the house to greet my friends.
Often appears as...
- greet someone warmly
- greet someone cordially
verb
To react or respond to something.
The news was greeted with shock and confusion.
Often appears as...
- greet with applause
- greet with surprise
verb
To meet or confront something.
He was greeted by a multitude of problems at work.
Often appears as...
- greet the day
- greeted by problems
verb
To say hello or welcome to someone.
I went to the house to greet my friends.
Often appears as...
- greet someone warmly
- greet someone cordially
verb
To react or respond to something.
The news was greeted with shock and confusion.
Often appears as...
- greet with applause
- greet with surprise
verb
To meet or confront something.
He was greeted by a multitude of problems at work.
Often appears as...
- greet the day
- greeted by problems
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have unique greetings; some may bow, shake hands, or cheek-kiss.
In Spain, people often greet by giving one kiss on each cheek.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Encounter
Use 'greet' for the first interaction of the day or meeting, not subsequent ones.
I greeted my teacher in the morning but just nodded later on.
Pro Tip 3/3Warmth or Courtesy
'Greet' implies friendliness or politeness, not just a simple acknowledgment.
The host greeted each guest with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have unique greetings; some may bow, shake hands, or cheek-kiss.
In Spain, people often greet by giving one kiss on each cheek.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Encounter
Use 'greet' for the first interaction of the day or meeting, not subsequent ones.
I greeted my teacher in the morning but just nodded later on.
Pro Tip 3/3Warmth or Courtesy
'Greet' implies friendliness or politeness, not just a simple acknowledgment.
The host greeted each guest with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have unique greetings; some may bow, shake hands, or cheek-kiss.
In Spain, people often greet by giving one kiss on each cheek.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Encounter
Use 'greet' for the first interaction of the day or meeting, not subsequent ones.
I greeted my teacher in the morning but just nodded later on.
Pro Tip 3/3Warmth or Courtesy
'Greet' implies friendliness or politeness, not just a simple acknowledgment.
The host greeted each guest with a warm smile.
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How to speak so that...
to be powerful and to make change in the world. Fortunately, these things spell a word. The word is "hail," and it has a great definition as well. I'm not talking about the stuff that falls from the sky and hits you on the head. I'm talking about this definition, to greet or acclaim enthusiastically,
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Greeting the world in...
or the Korean greeting, you would find that they too have deeply-seated connections to peace. However, they have become quick comments made to welcome, greet, and say hello, and in this overuse, have likely lost the focus that was originally intended
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
chuffing at her they're chuffing at each other so it's a reassuring type of noise but it's also a way of greeting saying that she speaks your language not like ruby tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way
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How to disrupt...
I know where you're wondering and the answer is no I have never played soccer before in my life this is seriously before each game it's customary to greet the other coach to go over the rules on occasion when I would walk out onto the
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Saving Water Voles From...
after we've arrived that we're greeted by some fluffy little faces this is jenny tratt who is the animal manager here on site and we want to find out what they do here at the consultancy and just how important these little mammals are
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive,
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Elephant Family Reunion...
so some of these greetings are very subtle and if you know the individuals then you can predict them by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to
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Halloween History PIPE...
encouraged to travel door-to-door for treat as an alternative to troublemaking by the late 30s trick-or-treat became the holiday greeting
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
these are the first intimate images of Snow Leopard ever filmed in the world she greets her one-year-old cop
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Best Wild Animal Chases...
these are the first intimate images of Snow Leopard ever filmed in the world she greets her one-year-old cop
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How to speak so that...
to be powerful and to make change in the world. Fortunately, these things spell a word. The word is "hail," and it has a great definition as well. I'm not talking about the stuff that falls from the sky and hits you on the head. I'm talking about this definition, to greet or acclaim enthusiastically,
Video examples
Greeting the world in...
or the Korean greeting, you would find that they too have deeply-seated connections to peace. However, they have become quick comments made to welcome, greet, and say hello, and in this overuse, have likely lost the focus that was originally intended
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
chuffing at her they're chuffing at each other so it's a reassuring type of noise but it's also a way of greeting saying that she speaks your language not like ruby tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way
Video examples
How to disrupt...
I know where you're wondering and the answer is no I have never played soccer before in my life this is seriously before each game it's customary to greet the other coach to go over the rules on occasion when I would walk out onto the
Video examples
Saving Water Voles From...
after we've arrived that we're greeted by some fluffy little faces this is jenny tratt who is the animal manager here on site and we want to find out what they do here at the consultancy and just how important these little mammals are
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive,
Video examples
Elephant Family Reunion...
so some of these greetings are very subtle and if you know the individuals then you can predict them by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to
Video examples
Halloween History PIPE...
encouraged to travel door-to-door for treat as an alternative to troublemaking by the late 30s trick-or-treat became the holiday greeting
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
these are the first intimate images of Snow Leopard ever filmed in the world she greets her one-year-old cop
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Best Wild Animal Chases...
these are the first intimate images of Snow Leopard ever filmed in the world she greets her one-year-old cop
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Amy Jo Martin
American Author
Some people say they have a thirst for life. They're excited about every day and they're prepared to look the bad and the good straight in the face and greet it all with a smile. I like to think I'm one of those people.
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Giovani Dos Santos
Mexican Athlete
I'm happy with the decision I've taken. I get up in the morning, and I'm happy, and that is what is important for me in the end. I greet my family, my brothers, my parents. Me being happy doesn't have a price.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
At the end of the day, we get to be parents, greeting our lovely, crazy children and talking about their day, making sure they brush their teeth, so all the tension from our day is tabled... until the next.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Whether it's eight o'clock in the morning or eight o'clock at night, I always try to greet others before they have a chance to speak to me.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.
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Susan Orlean
American Journalist
I don't turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture.
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Nikola Tesla
Inventor
The feeling is constantly growing on me that I had been the first to hear the greeting of one planet to another.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
What I've realized is that the joy of meeting and greeting people from all around the world is universal.
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Adnan Sami
Pakistani Musician
I like to greet anyone who comes to my house with a lot of positivity and peace.
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John Muir
American Environmentalist
How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!
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Amy Jo Martin
American Author
Some people say they have a thirst for life. They're excited about every day and they're prepared to look the bad and the good straight in the face and greet it all with a smile. I like to think I'm one of those people.
Quote examples
Giovani Dos Santos
Mexican Athlete
I'm happy with the decision I've taken. I get up in the morning, and I'm happy, and that is what is important for me in the end. I greet my family, my brothers, my parents. Me being happy doesn't have a price.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
At the end of the day, we get to be parents, greeting our lovely, crazy children and talking about their day, making sure they brush their teeth, so all the tension from our day is tabled... until the next.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Whether it's eight o'clock in the morning or eight o'clock at night, I always try to greet others before they have a chance to speak to me.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.
Quote examples
Susan Orlean
American Journalist
I don't turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture.
Quote examples
Nikola Tesla
Inventor
The feeling is constantly growing on me that I had been the first to hear the greeting of one planet to another.
Quote examples
Joe Gebbia
American Designer
What I've realized is that the joy of meeting and greeting people from all around the world is universal.
Quote examples
Adnan Sami
Pakistani Musician
I like to greet anyone who comes to my house with a lot of positivity and peace.
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John Muir
American Environmentalist
How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!
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