Synonyms of meets

meets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of meet

1

as in encounters

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face

we never once met another car on that lonely country road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounters
• confronts
• greets
• catches
• happens (upon)
• runs into
• runs upon
• runs across
• stumbles (upon)
• bumps into
• chances (upon)
• crosses paths (with)
• faces
• accosts
• passes
• salutes
• crosses
• collides (with)
• crisscrosses
• crashes (into)
• hits (upon)
• tumbles (to)
• lights (upon)
• remeets
• reencounters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• escapes
• shakes
• eludes
• evades
• shuns
• ducks
• dodges

2

as in converges

to come together into one body or place

we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• converges
• gathers
• assembles
• convenes
• joins
• rendezvouses
• merges
• collects
• congregates
• gets together
• concentrates
• collaborates
• cooperates
• clusters
• consolidates
• unites
• concenters
• conglomerates
• forgathers
• clubs
• allies
• couples
• conjoins
• reconvenes
• reassembles
• affiliates
• bands (together)
• federates
• associates
• consorts
• caucuses
• remeets
• gangs up
• regathers
• confederates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disperses
• leaves
• breaks up
• splits (up)
• departs
• disbands
• takes off
• dissociates
• disjoins
• disunites

3

as in finds

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

met her future husband at a party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finds
• encounters
• happens (on or upon)
• runs against
• comes across
• runs into
• hits (upon)
• tumbles (upon)
• runs across
• discovers
• lights (on or upon)
• pitches (upon)
• confronts
• stumbles (on or onto)
• chances (upon)
• runs upon
• faces
• bumps into
• turns up
• lucks (out, on, onto, or into)
• strikes

4

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• satisfies
• keeps
• completes
• fills
• answers
• finalizes
• redeems
• complies (with)
• makes good
• achieves
• accomplishes
• concludes
• finishes
• executes
• abides by
• makes
• perfects
• performs
• brings about
• carries out
• consummates
• effects
• commits
• follows through (with)
• brings off
• discharges
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violates
• breaks
• transgresses
• breaches
• ignores
• defaults (on)
• forgets
• disregards
• neglects
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

5

as in faces

to enter into contest or conflict with

the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• encounters
• engages
• takes on
• contends
• emulates
• fights
• opposes
• battles
• rivals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escapes
• eludes
• evades
• retreats

6

as in matches

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• surpasses
• equals
• ties
• approaches
• beats
• touches
• transcends
• tops
• excels
• outstrips
• approximates
• outshines
• outdoes
• amounts (to)
• rivals
• parallels
• eclipses
• outdistances
• overtops
• keeps up
• betters
• measures up (to)
• stacks up (against or with)

7

as in stands

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

trying to meet the challenge of going to college while working at a full-time job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stands
• accepts
• endures
• tolerates
• takes
• handles
• sustains
• bears
• absorbs
• supports
• stands for
• abides
• wears
• sticks out
• goes
• swallows
• lives with
• lumps (it)
• bides
• brooks
• suffers
• sweats out
• countenances
• hacks
• pockets
• allows
• stomachs
• toughs it out
• permits
• reconciles (to)
• respects
• acquiesces
• capitulates
• submits (to)
• agrees (with or to)
• yields (to)
• consents (to)
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• spurns
• opposes
• resists
• repudiates
• declines
• turns down
• avoids
• escapes
• fights
• misses
• eludes
• evades
• combats
• bypasses
• contests
• circumvents
• refrains (from)
• dodges
• abstains (from)
• forbears

8

as in pays

to give what is owed for

I paid a portion of the long-distance bill to keep my carrier from cutting off service until I can meet the remainder of the charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• settles
• stands
• balances
• pays off
• pays up
• liquidates
• foots
• clears
• springs (for)
• quits
• discharges
• antes (up)
• recompenses
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

meets

2 of 2

noun

plural of meet

as in tournaments

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

a swim meet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournaments
• matches
• events
• games
• competitions
• sports
• championships
• contests
• bouts
• matchups
• tourneys
• sweepstakes
• runs
• athletics
• struggles
• heats
• semifinals
• battles
• races
• skirmishes
• tussles
• nationals
• sets
• conflicts
• finals
• field days
• outings
• scrimmages
• rallies
• tugs-of-war
• marathons
• rounds
• derbies
• triathlons
• pentathlons
• sudden deaths
• gymkhanas
• rubbers
• volleys
• decathlons
• runoffs
• heptathlons
• play-offs
• seesaws
• nightcaps
• classics
• photo finishes
• biathlons
• round-robins
• dead heats
• ultramarathons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meets

Verb

Rudolf is the standout pacemaker in Europe, touring the continent to be a ‘rabbit’ for top athletes, most notably at Diamond League meets. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Illinois Tollway board, which meets today, is expected to green-light a steep increase in tolls. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

An Iranian official said the strait would not reopen until the United States meets Iran’s conditions. — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

The commission noted that a portion of the current replacement tire market meets the standards and doesn't expect these new standards to affect tire availability, as manufacturers will have years to adjust tire designs to meet the standards. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

This toilet meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for use and accessibility. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

The past decade has seen Roth leverage his audacity (and fortune) to develop an internet persona that can be described as the Marchesa Casati meets RuPaul. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Ted then meets Caroline Seaward, the physio for the women’s team who seems to be named for the express purposes of mid-swear jump cuts. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

While all this is happening, Mereu’s also keeping track of Maddalena and Michelangelo, until the inevitable moment when the princess meets the woodsman and the spell can be broken. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

There’s lots of shopping and restaurants to explore just a few minutes away like Parasol, the local coffee-shop-meets-wine-bar frequented by locals. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

In an East Coast-meets-West Coast affair, Jordyn Woods and NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns were married with plenty of notable faces as their witnesses. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Her breakout continued Friday at the Pan Pacific Championships, one of the biggest international meets of the year. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

La Bárbara Hidden behind one of the historic facades of Casco Viejo, La Bárbara is a cocktail bar-meets-sushi spot and speakeasy all wrapped into one. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Diane Keaton owned multiple homes in Southern California, including an industrial-meets-rustic farmhouse in Sullivan Canyon. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Furthering the business-meets-academia partnership, Cosecha de Galicia—a subsidiary of brewing group Hijos de Riviera that is focused on hop cultivation—will provide access to raw materials. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Our Place cookware features an advanced nontoxic, nonstick coating made without PFAS, lead or cadmium, along with a timeless-meets-modern design that looks beautiful in any kitchen. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Professional basketball is a physical sport, especially when a younger player with a flair for theatrical shot-making meets established veterans. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026