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Uncommongreet
The correct spelling is greet.
How to pronounce greet
/ɡɹiːt/
verbIPA: /ɡɹiːt/
Say it like: Gree-t
The correct spelling is greet. To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet For example: "A brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window."
Usage Examples
“A brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
- 2.To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
- 3.To accost; to address.
- 4.To meet and give salutations.
- 5.To be perceived by (somebody).
adjective
- 1.(obsolete outside Scotland) Great.
noun
- 1.Mourning, weeping, lamentation.
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