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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

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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
Cynthiana is a historic Kentucky town less than an hour from Lexington with more than 30 murals, a walkable downtown, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 The series follows a currently unnamed in-love celebrity couple who expand their relationship to welcome a third into their lives. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Adjective
Capitalizing on cool The fashion-ification of eyewear has been a welcome boost for the category. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026 Kindness is welcome, but clear math is the thing that saves you. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Noun
But mostly because of its welcome and mutual embrace of Algerians with open arms. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Additionally, the first 100 families who register for the complimentary KIDZ BOP VIP Experience will receive access to a VIP welcome party, premium concert seating, a private meet-and-greet, and more. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 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
  • Whether the Apple community embraces these features remains to be seen.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • If women have turned method dressing into an art form, the male actors embraced comfort, and let craftsmanship and subtle styling carry the story.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of embrace
Adjective
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Noun
  • George’s arrival was celebrated with gun salutes, and bells at Westminster Abbey—where William and Kate had married over two years prior on April 29, 2011—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration of the future king’s arrival.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • During the memorial service, some mourners cracked open cans of beer in a salute to the missing mariners.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of salute
Verb
  • Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The Great Recession greeted our arrival into the job market, and coronavirus-pandemic lockdowns coincided with the years when a lot of us were becoming parents.
    — Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of greet
Adjective
  • Coffee is also grown on the estate, but tea tastings are particularly delightful, with black, green, oolong and white varieties to sample, some of which are served at Claridge’s.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Not only that, but the vibe in the lounge is quiet, with other guests reading or playing board games; evenings bring in a piano player in for delightful ambient music.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of enjoy
Adjective
  • Ferran Torres, who hadn’t scored all tournament, getting the winner in the final from an assist by Nico Williams, who had fitness issues throughout, was a nice subplot.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The sliding rear window is a nice touch and harks back to the latest Toyota 4Runner, a vehicle the R2 will be cross-shopped against.
    — Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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