~ 1
■ verb ( past and past participle met )
1》 arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of.
↘make the acquaintance of (someone) for the first time.
↘come together as opponents in a competition.
2》 experience (a situation or attitude).
↘( ~ something with ) have (a particular reaction) to something: the announcement was met with silence.
↘( ~ with ) receive (a particular reaction).
3》 touch; join.
4》 fulfil or satisfy (a requirement or condition).
↘pay (a required amount).
■ noun
1》 Brit. a gathering of riders and hounds before a hunt begins.
2》 an organized event at which a number of races or other sporting contests are held.
Phrases
~ the case Brit. be adequate.
~ someone's eye (or eyes )
1》 be visible.
2》 (also ~ someone's gaze ) look directly at someone.
~ someone halfway make a compromise with someone.
Origin
OE mētan 'come upon', of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ adjective archaic suitable or proper.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME (in the sense 'made to fit'): shortening of OE gemte , of Gmc origin; related to mete 1 .