greet — to welcome someone with words or actions when meeting them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to welcome someone with words or actions when meeting them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡriːt/
Korean meaning: 인사하다, 맞이하다, 환영하다
Korean pronunciation: **그**릿
Example Sentences
- My dog greets me like I've been gone for years, even if I just went to get the mail.
- The hotel staff greeted us with complimentary drinks.
- He was greeted by a pile of homework when he returned from vacation.
greet
VERB//ɡriːt//
to welcome someone with words or actions when meeting them
💡 Concept
The hotel doorman warmly greets every guest with a big smile and a bow.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡriːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡriːt/
🌳Etymology
Rootgreet
Origin
고대 영어 'grētan'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '말을 걸다, 공격하다'라는 뜻이었다가 시간이 지나면서 '친근하게 맞이하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
meetseatbeatneattreat
meet
seat
beat
neat
treat
🔗Collocations
greet warmly
greet with enthusiasm
greet guests
greet each other
greet the dawn
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog greets me like I've been gone for years, even if I just went to get the mail.”
“The hotel staff greeted us with complimentary drinks.”
😄 Fun example
“He was greeted by a pile of homework when he returned from vacation.”
“They greeted the news with mixed emotions.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
welcomesalutehailreceiveacknowledge
Antonyms
ignoresnubdismiss
Related
greetinghellowelcomereceptionsalutation
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