I. ˈgrēt transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English greten, from Old English grētan; akin to Old English grǣtan 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
II. intransitive verb
( grat ˈgrat ; grut·ten ˈgrə-t ə n)
Etymology: Middle English greten, from Old English grǣtan; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep
Date: before 12th century
Scottish : weep , lament