Meet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face

"we never once met another car on that lonely country road"

to come together into one body or place

"we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week"

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

"met her future husband at a party"

to do what is required by the terms of

"a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans"

to enter into contest or conflict with

"the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow"

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

"I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it"

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

"trying to meet the challenge of going to college while working at a full-time job"

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"

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

"a swim meet"

meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation

"in this case, splitting the winnings of the contested lottery ticket seems like a meet solution"