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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
There will not be a fan event at Kaseya Center to welcome Antetokounmpo and Portis on Thursday. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 This grand Colonial Revival building opened in 1909 and has been welcoming guests to its white-and-red exterior ever since. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Adjective
While the short-term income has been welcome, Ross is taking a long view of how the World Cup might benefit Arlington economically. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 Spotlight The welcome bonus is one of the most valuable offers available right now. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Noun
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. — FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a warm welcome back to Toronto, including standing ovations from fans, during his first return as a New York Met. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 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
  • In a flashback to the previous day, Lucky embraces her husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), on the balcony of their massive hotel suite in Las Vegas.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Despite ending his White House bid, DeSantis remains one of the Republican Party’s most recognizable governors and continues to campaign for GOP candidates who have embraced his governing style and agenda.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of embrace
Adjective
  • Daunt’s pool area is entirely pleasant right now, but Leo and Home have big plans for it, including the addition of a yoga area and a massage tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Visual enhancements, such as a dark outline of the currently active interface element (think the search field in the Mail app), are a pleasant surprise.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Noun
  • Schettino conducted a sail-by salute near Giglio Island off the coast of Tuscany on January 13, 2012, where a crew member had family, according to the documentary.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • This includes the iconic moment when the American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a defiant Black Power salute during the US National Anthem at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of salute
Verb
  • Marc Guehi and Declan Rice trained individually, earlier in the week, but were on the training field on Friday at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale practice facility, where club co-owner and England icon David Beckham greeted the team.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Mention your need for a kitchen rug in conversation, and you'll either be greeted with enthusiastic recommendations or watch someone recoil at the thought of putting textiles in one of the home's most spill-prone, high-traffic spaces.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Definition of greet
Adjective
  • Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 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
  • Defense stocks have enjoyed a bumper year in 2026, as conflicts from Ukraine to Iran increase demand for munitions worldwide.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • With estimated sales totaling €32 billion and a growth rate between 4-6% for 2025, jewelry seems to be enjoying its brightest summer yet.
    — Milena Martins-Alexandre, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of enjoy
Adjective
  • There’s a difference between a need-to-have and a nice-to-have, though, and both Murgio and Erman Ozguven agree there are good reasons to evacuate further than just a few miles inland.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • On nice days, customers can sit on the rooftop among the outdoor sculpture garden and their meals will be brought to their table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of nice

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