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
Examples of greet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Now the sign greets employees in a prominent mantle in the new lobby.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Jordan Bardella, the 28-year-old president of the far-right National Rally party, was greeted like a rock star, snapping selfies with fans.
—Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
For the past two weeks, candidates have greeted voters at subway stations, woven through their districts on trucks mounted with loudspeakers, and even knelt and bowed before voters, as is customary here.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Immediately upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted with a 360-degree mural that depicts Hawaiian history from ancient to modern times and soaring archways that mimic the design of traditional Hawaiian canoes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
McCown quickly greeted Maye following his throwing session at his pro day and the pair chatted following the workout.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
She’s become a familiar face, greeted with smiles and waves from the officials working at the scene not far from the wreckage.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
In the upper deck, longtime season-ticket holders greeted each other after a long off-season apart.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023
There will be a chance for people to greet the team upon its arrival at campus Tuesday afternoon, tentatively around 3:15 p.m.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023
Before leaving the hospital grounds, Francis got out of the white Fiat 500 that would take him to the Vatican to thank journalists for their work and to greet well-wishers, who cheered and waved hello.
—Gaia Pianigiani, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
According to the Christian Gospels, people lined the streets to greet him, waving palm branches and shouting words of praise.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023
Behind each, celebrities like Tori Spelling, Jason Priestley, Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar and Dave Coulier would later sit patiently, waiting to greet the crowds.
—Madeleine Aggeler, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2023
Diplo, seated next to musician Orville Peck, poured himself a glass of wine before former Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott stopped by to greet him.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities said security would be stepped up and have urged his supporters not to greet the former leader at the airport in Brasilia on Thursday morning.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
Normally a quiet walk, people have streamed out of houses the past couple of weeks to greet and congratulate them.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023
Verb
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also warmly greeted the couple's daughter, Alba, with hugs, and Meghan was seen affectionately walking with her arm around her.
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—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Now the sign greets employees in a prominent mantle in the new lobby.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Jordan Bardella, the 28-year-old president of the far-right National Rally party, was greeted like a rock star, snapping selfies with fans.
—Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
For the past two weeks, candidates have greeted voters at subway stations, woven through their districts on trucks mounted with loudspeakers, and even knelt and bowed before voters, as is customary here.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Immediately upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted with a 360-degree mural that depicts Hawaiian history from ancient to modern times and soaring archways that mimic the design of traditional Hawaiian canoes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
McCown quickly greeted Maye following his throwing session at his pro day and the pair chatted following the workout.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
She’s become a familiar face, greeted with smiles and waves from the officials working at the scene not far from the wreckage.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
In the upper deck, longtime season-ticket holders greeted each other after a long off-season apart.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
Verb
Police and sniffer dogs had made their search, and now senior clergy lined up in scarlet cassocks, a welcoming party, while the dean, also in red, stood outside the western entrance to greet his guest.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023
There will be a chance for people to greet the team upon its arrival at campus Tuesday afternoon, tentatively around 3:15 p.m.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023
Before leaving the hospital grounds, Francis got out of the white Fiat 500 that would take him to the Vatican to thank journalists for their work and to greet well-wishers, who cheered and waved hello.
—Gaia Pianigiani, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
According to the Christian Gospels, people lined the streets to greet him, waving palm branches and shouting words of praise.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023
Behind each, celebrities like Tori Spelling, Jason Priestley, Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar and Dave Coulier would later sit patiently, waiting to greet the crowds.
—Madeleine Aggeler, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2023
Diplo, seated next to musician Orville Peck, poured himself a glass of wine before former Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott stopped by to greet him.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities said security would be stepped up and have urged his supporters not to greet the former leader at the airport in Brasilia on Thursday morning.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
Normally a quiet walk, people have streamed out of houses the past couple of weeks to greet and congratulate them.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2023
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