greeted; greeting; greets
1
: to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival
greeted guests at the door
2
a
: to meet or react to in a specified manner
greeted him with boos
b
: to occur as a response to
apathy greeted the plan
3
: to appear to the perception of
a surprising sight greeted her eyes
greeter
noun
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Crosby, Malkin and Letang — themselves pretty big deals in the game of hockey — looked like excited kids going to greet him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The innkeeper who greets the same families every season.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Floral and botanical patterns are a recurring theme, from the chintz sofas to the colorful hollyhock wallpaper that greets visitors at a private elevator entrance.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Add him to your bedroom’s pillow lineup, or place him on an entryway bench or table to greet visitors.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Crosby, Malkin and Letang — themselves pretty big deals in the game of hockey — looked like excited kids going to greet him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The innkeeper who greets the same families every season.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Floral and botanical patterns are a recurring theme, from the chintz sofas to the colorful hollyhock wallpaper that greets visitors at a private elevator entrance.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greet
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greet. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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