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verb

ˈmēt How to pronounce meet (audio)
Definition of meetnext
1
as in to encounter
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face we never once met another car on that lonely country road

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2
as in to converge
to come together into one body or place we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week

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3
as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance met her future husband at a party

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as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans

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as in to face
to enter into contest or conflict with the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow

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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value) I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it

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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult) trying to meet the challenge of going to college while working at a full-time job

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as in to pay
to give what is owed for I paid a portion of the long-distance bill to keep my carrier from cutting off service until I can meet the remainder of the charges

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meet

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noun

as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize a swim meet

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meet

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adjective

as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation in this case, splitting the winnings of the contested lottery ticket seems like a meet solution

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How does the adjective meet differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of meet are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, fit, happy, proper, and suitable. While all these words mean "right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance," meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When can appropriate be used instead of meet?

Although the words appropriate and meet have much in common, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

Where would apt be a reasonable alternative to meet?

The synonyms apt and meet are sometimes interchangeable, but apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

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When might felicitous be a better fit than meet?

The meanings of felicitous and meet largely overlap; however, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

When would fit be a good substitute for meet?

While in some cases nearly identical to meet, fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action.

fit for battle

When could fitting be used to replace meet?

In some situations, the words fitting and meet are roughly equivalent. However, fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When is happy a more appropriate choice than meet?

While the synonyms happy and meet are close in meaning, happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

In what contexts can proper take the place of meet?

The words proper and meet can be used in similar contexts, but proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When is it sensible to use suitable instead of meet?

The words suitable and meet are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of meet
Verb
Petitioners can move to gather signatures only if a judge decides that the recall charges meet the legal requirements for the process. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Among those waiting to meet the president was Leon Czolgosz, a 28-year-old anarchist who considered the government oppressive. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The meet-up, meant to find common ground, was held in Manhattan, The New York Times reported. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The team competed in more than six meets throughout Florida during the season and finished among the top places. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Yet, despite the fact that only 30% of CPS students in grades three through eight meet proficiency standards in reading and only 18% are proficient in math, CTU wants kids at a May Day political rally. — Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Bacon and eggs—and Parmesan—meet pasta. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meet
  1. encounter
  2. converge
  3. find
  4. fulfill
  5. face
  6. match
  7. tolerate
  8. pay
Verb
  • Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The growing use of digital channels has made communication another part of how prospective patients encounter a medical practice.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of encounter
Verb
  • But detectives were able to create a montage from nearby traffic and surveillance cameras that showed both Sellars and Wathrust converging on the spot — Sellars walking and Walthrust driving — where Wathrust was found shot multiple times in his car.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Fans will converge in downtown Atlanta to experience the convention’s 40th year of celebrating science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of converge
Verb
  • Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • During the holidays, that could mean repositioning inventory as demand shifts, identifying supplier or transportation delays sooner, or dynamically finding the fastest and most cost-effective way to fulfill an order when conditions change.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • Routliffe and Glasspool will face wild-card pair Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams, while Errani and Vavassori will take on Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • GLP-1s aren’t covered Patients like La Marca are left in a tough spot, qualifying for Part D coverage of a GLP-1 but facing much higher cost sharing.
    — Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of face
Verb
  • Williams ripped off a 49-yard kickoff return in the first preseason game, and that matched his tape from last year.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The soft, stretchy fabric moves with you across terminals without bunching or binding, and because the top and bottom are already matched, getting dressed at the crack of dawn requires zero thought.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of match
Verb
  • That means tolerating the discomfort of not getting an immediate response, and directing all that nervous energy somewhere else.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company says one potential application is a temperature logger used during the sterilization of retort food, where equipment needs to tolerate high temperatures while limiting moisture ingress.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerate
Verb
  • Swift also paid tribute to Parton’s prolific and breathtaking body of work and her philanthropic efforts across the globe.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Connie Britton paid tribute to Dolly Parton, less than two weeks after the loss of her Nashville costar Hayden Panettiere.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pay

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“Meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meet. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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