Do you know the various uses of the word meet? What does it actually mean? What are its etymological roots? The word “meet” originally comes form Old English (metan) or Old German (motjanan). It means find, find out or encounter. In 1300s its meaning changed to “join by uniting with” or “come into physical contact with” . In 1400s its meaning expanded to “come upon” or “encounter” (such as meet with approval or meet the needs or meet one’s destiny). In 1600s, we see more meaning changes in the word, which are “be in agreement with” or “come into conformity with” .
Therefore the word “meet” may simply mean encounter a person or something for the first time and to come together (with a person) in order More to talk. On the other hand, the word “meet” can be used with the preposition “with” . In this case, it may mean “come together (with someone)” in order More to talk or to have a meeting and “encounter”. The word “meet” can also be used as a noun which means a meeting at which a number of athletic games are organized. Here are some examples for you: 1. We are glad to meet you. 2. Remember to meet us tomorrow morning. 3. We do not have enough resources to meet the demand. 4. We are going to Spain to meet with investors next month. 5. Our records are met with (in conformity with) digitally announced information earlier. 6. Your paper does not meet the requirements for publication.
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