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
to welcome someone with words or actions when meeting them
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Origin
고대 영어 'grētan'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '말을 걸다, 공격하다'라는 뜻이었다가 시간이 지나면서 '친근하게 맞이하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“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.”
“They greeted the news with mixed emotions.”
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