greet

Meanings

• Verb

  To welcome or receive someone with friendly words or actions.

  - "He greeted his guests with a warm smile and a handshake."
  - "The children greeted their teacher with cheers and applause."

• Verb

  To acknowledge or recognize the presence or arrival of someone.

  - "The crowd greeted the president with a standing ovation."
  - "The dogs greeted each other by barking and wagging their tails."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹiːt/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɹiːt/
   
   
   
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3. /ɡɹiːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greet
meet , sweet , beat , seat , feat

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Variants

List of all variants of greet that leads to same result
greet , greeted , greeter , greeters , greeting , greets , grat , grutten , meet and greet , meet and greets

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'grecan' meaning 'to receive, welcome'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that in some cultures, people greet each other by bowing or touching their foreheads to the ground?

2. The longest greeting ceremony in the world is the Maasai jumping dance, which can last for hours.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Politeness: Greeting is often seen as a polite and courteous behavior.

2. Social Norms: Different cultures and social contexts have specific greeting norms and customs.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In many cultures, greeting is an important aspect of social interaction and can vary widely in form and custom.

How to Memorize "greet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself welcoming someone with a friendly smile and a warm handshake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greet' with the idea of welcoming or acknowledging someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'greet' is like 'greeting' with a 't' added.

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