greet

/ɡriːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to meet and welcome someone or something, typically with a friendly or formal greeting.

“She greeted her friends with a warm smile.”

2. noun

the act of meeting and welcoming someone or something.

“The greeting was warm and heartfelt.”

3. transitive verb

to address or speak to someone or something, typically with a greeting.

“He greeted the crowd with a speech.”

4. intransitive verb

to meet or encounter someone or something.

“The two friends greeted each other at the door.”

Synonyms

  • acknowledge
  • meet
  • salute
  • welcome

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • snub