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verb

ˈwel-kəm How to pronounce welcome (audio)
Definition of welcomenext
as in to embrace
to receive or accept gladly or readily the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented

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welcome

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adjective

as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a welcome chance to rest after a long journey

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welcome

3 of 3

noun

as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting offered a warm welcome to the stranger

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Recent Examples of welcome
Verb
Stan and Wallis, who started dating in 2022, welcomed their first child together in July. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026 Murakami welcomed the idea of Japantown getting more recognition. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
This might mean welcome offers to invite someone to buy a product for the first time, encouraging trial. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 That would then be a welcome change for Kurdish sovereignty and the goal of Iraqi nation-building. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
The crowds offered a striking welcome for the first American pope. — Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Trump greeted Xi planeside at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, a welcome rarely extended to visiting heads of state. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for welcome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
  1. embrace
  2. pleasant
  3. salute
  4. greet
  5. delightful
  6. salutation
  7. enjoy
  8. nice
Verb
  • While the lobby is trés analogue, the rooms embrace modernity, and each features a lounge area that combines midcentury-modern furniture with art that evokes grunge-era irreverence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Lisa embraced the wedge heel comeback at Louis Vuitton‘s spring 2027 show on Tuesday with a pair of sculptural wedges popular among guests at the Paris event.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of embrace
Adjective
  • Brisbane 2032 vice president Tim Mander and chief marketing officer Brent Hill told the weekend news conference the accidental release was a pleasant surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Noun
  • In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.
    — COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute
Verb
  • In March, as sponsors withdrew and protests greeted a Los Angeles pop-up, Redzepi stepped away from day-to-day leadership.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The day manager greeted her at the club, still in his shiny vest but now well lubricated and nearly slurring his words.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of greet
Adjective
  • Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Executive Chef Carlos Segura collaborated with every other chef working in the resort to create a delightful tasting menu of all their favorite dishes from their grandmas growing up.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • However, desperate to enjoy all the benefits of her unconventional and self-serving situation, without shouldering any of the blame, Uta proposes that Morio be the donor for Junna’s child, and that all three of them move in together.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Adjective
  • Also, a foul ball hit by almost any player would be a nice souvenir.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Sure enough, there were a few hares in the field and the grass was just long enough to give a bit of protection to the hares and set a nice backdrop for the photographs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of nice

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