meet

/mˈiːt/

/ˈmit/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to meet

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

synonyms : get together

1.1

to gather or assemble formally for a meeting or discussion

synonyms : assemble

foregather

forgather

gather

1.2

to a designated place and await the arrival of a specific person or thing

to see and talk to someone for the first time, typically when getting introduced or becoming acquainted

to unexpectedly encounter someone and engage in conversation with them

synonyms : come across

to come close to someone or something while passing by

to successfully accomplish or fulfill a task, goal, or requirement as expected or necessary

synonyms : conform to

to be subjected to or challenged by a certain fate, circumstance, attitude, etc.

synonyms : suffer

to receive a particular reaction or get a specific result

synonyms : encounter

receive

to confront or address something directly and head-on

to engage in a game, fight, etc. with an opponent, particularly in a sports competition

synonyms : encounter

play

take on

to come into contact with or to join together

synonyms : adjoin

contact

touch

to become perceptible by the senses, such as sight or hearing

to cover the cost or pay for something, typically a financial obligations or expenses

Meet

[NOUN]

a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

synonyms : sports meeting

meet

[ADJECTIVE]

being precisely fitting and right

synonyms : fitting

Examples

1. The committee meets once a fortnight.

2. The car met the bus head-on.

3. He met his death in 1946.

4. After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs.

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