Definition of greet
transitive verb
1 : to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival greeted guests at the door
2a : to meet or react to in a specified manner greeted him with boosb : to occur as a response to apathy greeted the plan
3 : to appear to the perception of a surprising sight greeted her eyes
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Origin and Etymology of greet
Middle English greten, from Old English grētan; akin to Old English grǣtan to weep
First Known Use: before 12th century
Origin and Etymology of greet
Middle English greten, from Old English grǣtan; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep
First Known Use: before 12th century
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