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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
The people Trump is sacrificing for less than a day’s supply of diesel are my students, my colleagues and the countless other kind people who welcomed a clumsy foreigner to their country. — David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026 Like many in the business, Kennedy welcomes laws that would restrict the proliferation of dangerous synthetics and create a legal pathway for sale. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
Bottom line Shares rose about 3% in extended trading, a welcome market reaction considering how badly the stock has struggled. — Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Motorized vehicles and pets are prohibited at Orlando Wetlands Park, but horses and bikes are welcome. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
My 50-minute massage was enhanced by a collagen face mask with pumpkin extract—a new one to me, but a welcome add-on that felt super luxurious. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Now the city, long since marred by industrial decay, unemployment and declining population, is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe. — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 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
  • During the campaign, Acton highlighted her background in public health, not politics, and embraced policies like a statewide child tax credit and medical debt forgiveness.
    — Sarah Donaldson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Although the local law embraces triads, foursomes and other group relationships, the language bars registering of couples who have already declared other partnerships.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of embrace
Adjective
  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Noun
  • Lawrence flashed the three-finger salute made famous by her Hunger Games character for the cameras.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The post accused bar employees of ignoring complaints about the costume and claimed the man made Nazi salutes.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of salute
Verb
  • Upon entrance, guests are greeted by a sun-drenched, double-height foyer with a floating staircase leading to the upper floor bedrooms—uniquely, each one has its own refrigerator tucked in the closet.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Amid it all, the big duck Duke was greeting visitors and making new friends.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of greet
Adjective
  • The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • One morning we were led on a silent hike with another couple and a leader that involved sun salutations to the actual rising sun.
    — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, numerous instructors have found ways to use a chair for adapted versions of a surprising number of traditional yoga movements, like lunging warrior poses and standing-to-lying sun salutations.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That same year, Adkins opened the lake on his Middle Tennessee property to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving children and their mentors an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and other outdoor activities.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Adjective
  • Go to the Haveli restaurant by the pool for delicious flatbreads and salads, a nice change from the heavier fare at the main fort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tennessee has put together a very nice campaign with six wins and just one loss.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nice

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