Definition
Definition of greets - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
- The demo included greets to all the top coders.
2.
sad emotionRare UK mourning or weeping, now obsolete and rareRare UK
- The poem spoke of greets for the lost souls.
Origin of greets
Old English, grētan (to approach)
Terms with greets included in their meaning
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front desk worker
person who greets and assists visitors at a front desk
communication
message that greets someone who has just arrived or joined
community
group that greets newcomers to a community
self-serving greeter
someone who greets others warmly for personal gain
greeting
person who greets others
greeting role
person who greets or receives guests
Examples of greets in a sentence
She added greets to her friends in the demo credits. The old text mentioned greets for the fallen heroes. Greets were expressed in the ancient rituals.
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- French:salutations, pleurs, ...
- German:Grüße, Trauerklage, ...
- Italian:saluti, lutto, ...
- Spanish:saludos, llantos, ...
- Portuguese:saudações, prantos, ...
- Chinese:问候语, 哀悼, ...
- Japanese:挨拶メッセージ, 嘆き, ...
- Arabic:تَحِيّات, حزن, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרָכוֹת, אֵבֶל, ...
- Russian:гриты, плач, ...
- Ukrainian:привітання, скорбота, ...
- Hindi:अभिवादन, विलाप, ...
Definition of greet - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
wavesay hello or welcome someone with words or gestures
- She will greet the guests at the door.
2.
behaviorRare react to something in a specific wayRare
- The proposal was greeted with applause.
3.
perceivedDated be perceived or noticed by someoneDated
- A strange smell greeted us as we entered.
Noun
1.
tearsRare UK weeping or cryingRare UK
- Her greet was heard throughout the village.
2.
sorrowRare UK mourning or lamentationRare UK
- The old tales spoke of greet and loss.
Expressions with greet
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welcome someone warmly and enthusiastically
They greeted the new neighbors with open arms.
engage in a social interaction with introductions
They will meet and greet the new members at the event.
social event for networking
The conference included a meet-and-greet for attendees.
Origin of greet
Old English, grētan (to approach)
Examples of greet in a sentence
They greeted the speaker with applause. The announcement was greeted with skepticism online. Residents greeted the news warmly. A warm breeze greeted him at the door. Laughter greeted her as she joined the party. The child's greet was soft but heart-wrenching.
His greet echoed in the silent hallways. The poet's words were filled with greet. In greet, the villagers gathered to remember.
View all translations of greet
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- French:saluer, pleurs, ...
- German:begrüßen, Weinen, ...
- Italian:salutare, pianto, ...
- Spanish:saludar, llanto, ...
- Portuguese:cumprimentar, pranto, ...
- Chinese:打招呼, 哭声, ...
- Japanese:挨拶する, 泣き声, ...
- Arabic:رَحَّبَ, بكاء, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַבֵּל אֶת פְּנֵי, בֶּכִי, ...
- Russian:приветствовать, плач, ...
- Ukrainian:привітати, плач, ...
- Hindi:स्वागत करना, विलाप, ...
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