To meet
Example: They meet people at the event
Definition
"To meet" means to come into the presence or company of someone by arrangement or chance, often for the purpose of interaction or communication. For example, they meet people at the event to socialize or discuss matters.
Etymology
The verb "to meet" originates from the Old English word 'mētan,' meaning to encounter or come across. It is related to the German 'treffen' and Dutch 'meten,' all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root '*mētaną.' Interestingly, the word has always carried the idea of encountering or coming together.
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"To meet" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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