A2verb 1K

Greet

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡriːt/","/ɡriːts/","/ˈɡriːtɪd/","/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡriːt/","/ɡriːts/","/ˈɡriːtɪd/","/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Greet

to say hello to somebody or to welcome them

In simple words: To say hello to someone.

Greet in a sentence

• I always greet my friends with a smile.
• When you enter the room, make sure to greet the guests.
• It's polite to greet someone when you see them.
• He decided to greet everyone at the party individually.
• The teacher will greet the students as they arrive.

How to use Greet

Use 'greet' when meeting someone or acknowledging their presence. More formal than 'say hi' but appropriate for most situations. Avoid using it in very casual contexts with friends.

Grammar pattern

greet + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'great' — think of greeting someone as a great way to start a conversation.

Related words

Collocations with Greet

• cheerfully
• enthusiastically
• warmly
• be there to
• be waiting to
• come to
• with
• greet somebody by name
• enthusiastically
• coolly
• with

Synonyms for Greet

• salute
• welcome
• address
• hail
• acknowledge

Opposites of Greet

• ignore
• snub

Common mistakes with Greet

• Confusing with 'meet' — 'greet' is specifically about saying hello.
• Using 'greet' without an object — e.g., you should say 'greet him' or 'greet the guests'.

Frequently asked questions about Greet

What does Greet mean?

To say hello to someone.

What is the definition of Greet?

to say hello to somebody or to welcome them

How do you use Greet in a sentence?

I always greet my friends with a smile.

Can you give another example of Greet?

When you enter the room, make sure to greet the guests.

What are synonyms for Greet?

Common alternatives include salute, welcome, address, hail, acknowledge.

What is the opposite of Greet?

Opposite meanings include ignore, snub.

What words go with Greet?

It commonly pairs with cheerfully, enthusiastically, warmly, be there to, be waiting to, come to, with, greet somebody by name, enthusiastically, coolly, with.

What are common mistakes when using Greet?

Confusing with 'meet' — 'greet' is specifically about saying hello. Using 'greet' without an object — e.g., you should say 'greet him' or 'greet the guests'.

How do you pronounce Greet?

US: /["/ɡriːt/","/ɡriːts/","/ˈɡriːtɪd/","/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɡriːt/","/ɡriːts/","/ˈɡriːtɪd/","/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Greet?

Use 'greet' when meeting someone or acknowledging their presence. More formal than 'say hi' but appropriate for most situations. Avoid using it in very casual contexts with friends.

What CEFR level is Greet?

"Greet" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.