Synonyms of welcomes

welcomes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of welcome

as in embraces

to receive or accept gladly or readily

the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embraces
• greets
• enjoys
• hails
• adopts
• likes
• eats (up)
• drinks (in)
• prefers
• chooses
• laps (up)
• espouses
• selects
• takes up
• takes
• elects
• picks
• decides (on)
• opts (for)
• handpicks
• cherry-picks
• names
• culls
• singles (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• spurns
• declines
• passes up
• turns down
• objects (to)
• balks (at)
• throws over
• demurs (to)

welcomes

2 of 2

noun

plural of welcome

as in salutes

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

offered a warm welcome to the stranger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salutes
• greetings
• salutations
• hellos
• respects
• regards
• hails
• wishes
• civilities
• pleasantries
• aves
• amenities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• farewells
• adieus
• good-byes
• congés
• bon voyages
• Godspeeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of welcomes

Verb

The sheriff has said his office welcomes the family’s independent efforts, emphasizing that both sides want the same outcome. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

As a professional musician, Alereza welcomes having different venues to play in. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Bob Kargenian Yorba Linda The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Art Prusmack his family are on a tour around the country to see how each city welcomes the World Cup. — Zuri Primos july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Flock welcomes and encourages public debate about our technology. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 July 2026

Orange County continues to experience tremendous growth, welcomes more than 75 million visitors each year, and is home to one of the nation’s busiest airports. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Nearby Seaside welcomes Acro and Tierras guests for beach trips, infinity pools with expert service, and plenty of lounging spaces and cafes/bars to choose from. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

California welcomes businesses that invest in good jobs and provide quality benefits. — Dave Cortese, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Noun

Thank you for the friendship bracelets and keepsakes, the warm welcomes, the cheers, the conversations. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

There, Trump — who has previously been met with cold welcomes at similar public events — received a loud chorus of boos when the jumbotron panned to him. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

The supporters also took the opportunity to extend the warmest of welcomes to the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher. — James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026

As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

And the welcomes kept coming out of her, compulsive and hopeful and for no one in particular. — Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

Me’Arah O’Neal welcomes carrying the torch for a family of hoopers, led by an NBA superstar. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026

From pandemic gatherings and warm welcomes to a homesick holiday abroad, five writers offer grateful reflections on their most memorable Thanksgivings. — Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025

Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them. — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025