Greet meaning

What does “greet” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“greet” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: express greetings upon meeting someone.

greet

verb

  1. express greetings upon meeting someone

  2. send greetings to

  3. react to in a certain way

    “The President was greeted with catcalls”

  4. be perceived by

    “Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartment”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University