Greet

Pronunciation: /ɡrit/

Definitions of greet

verb to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to welcome

Example Sentences

A1 I greet my neighbors every morning.

A2 When I see my friend, I always greet them with a smile.

B1 In many cultures, it is polite to greet someone with a handshake.

B2 As the host, it is important to greet all the guests as they arrive at the party.

C1 The CEO greeted each employee personally during the company's anniversary celebration.

C2 The ambassador greeted the foreign dignitaries with a warm welcome at the diplomatic event.

Examples of greet in a Sentence

formal It is customary to greet your guests upon their arrival.

informal Hey, don't forget to greet everyone when they come in.

slang Yo, make sure you greet all the homies when they show up.

figurative The sun greeted the horizon with a burst of color as it rose in the morning.

Grammatical Forms of greet

• past tense: greeted
• plural: greet
• comparative: more greet
• superlative: most greet
• present tense: greet
• future tense: will greet
• perfect tense: have greeted
• continuous tense: greeting
• singular: greets
• positive degree: greet
• infinitive: greet
• gerund: greeting
• participle: greeting

Origin and Evolution of greet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'greet' originated from the Old English word 'grētan' which means to address or welcome.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'greet' has evolved to encompass not only welcoming someone but also expressing a salutation or acknowledgment towards someone.