English · Word Candidate

greet

/ɡɹiːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: greets · greeting · greeted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.

Verb

Examples

My lord, the mayor of London comes to greet you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To arrive at or reach, or meet.

Verb

Examples

In vain the Spring my Senſes greets / In all her Colours, all her Svveets; / To me the Roſe / No longer glovvs, / Every Plant / Has loſt its Scent: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Great.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To weep; to cry.

Verb

Examples

And damn't! if he didn't take down her bit things and scone her so sore she grat like a bairn [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “greet” mean?

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.

Is “greet” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.