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Greet

/ɡriːt/
To show friendly or polite behavior when meeting or welcoming someone.

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Examples:

I greet my friends with a smile.The guests were greeted with loud cheers.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from the Old English grētan, meaning to address, approach, or meet, and from Proto-Germanic gretaną with the same meaning. Related to the Old Norse greta, meaning to introduce.

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