as in to address
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greet
At the same event, Queen Camilla greeted guests at a garden party, wearing another Fiona Clare design in a shade of light blue with ornate embroidery running down the front placket of the dress.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
And, by the way, Tren de Aragua members that have been returned to Venezuela on some of these planes that have gone back have been greeted like heroes at the airport.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greeted each other and shook hands prior to the mass.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 May 2025
Before speaking, Leo greeted those who had come to watch on his popemobile.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
And, by the way, Tren de Aragua members that have been returned to Venezuela on some of these planes that have gone back have been greeted like heroes at the airport.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greeted each other and shook hands prior to the mass.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 May 2025
Before speaking, Leo greeted those who had come to watch on his popemobile.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for greet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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The opinion also addressed fears voiced by critics that allowing the firings of Wilcox and Harris would jeopardize the independence of the Federal Reserve.—
John Kruzel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Each panic source will have its own steps for addressing them, of course.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The firebrand Rage Against the Machine guitarist and solo star joined his friend and fellow rock agitator Bruce Springsteen over the weekend in giving a NSFW salute No. 27 from the stage.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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The president paused after placing the wreath, then stepped back and saluted during the playing of taps.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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