v.
Pronunciation: ' gr ē t
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English greten, from Old English gr ē tan; akin to Old English gr ǣ tan to weep
Date: before 12th century
1 : to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival < greet ed guests at the door>
2 a : to meet or react to in a specified manner < greet ed him with boos> b : to occur as a response to <apathy greet ed the plan>
3 : to appear to the perception of <a surprising sight greet ed her eyes>
– greet · er noun