Pronunciation: /ˈwɛlkəm/
noun a greeting or reception given upon someone's arrival
A1 The hotel receptionist gave us a warm welcome.
A2 I felt a sense of welcome when I entered the new school.
B1 The welcome from the locals made me feel at home in the new city.
B2 The welcome party for the new employees was a great way to introduce them to the team.
C1 The welcome address by the company CEO set a positive tone for the conference.
C2 The warm welcome extended to us by the host country made our visit truly memorable.
verb to greet or receive someone with pleasure or goodwill
A1 I welcome my friends to my house for dinner.
A2 The teacher welcomed the new student to the class.
B1 The company welcomed the new employees with a team building activity.
B2 The city council welcomed the idea of a new park in the neighborhood.
C1 The university welcomed the renowned scientist as a guest lecturer.
C2 The president welcomed the foreign dignitaries with a formal reception.
adjective giving pleasure or satisfaction; received with pleasure or hospitality
A1 The new student was given a warm welcome by their classmates.
A2 The hotel staff provided a friendly welcome to all guests.
B1 The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere that made customers feel at home.
B2 The company extended a warm welcome to the new CEO.
C1 The city's residents are known for their hospitality and warm welcomes to visitors.
C2 The ambassador received a grand welcome upon arriving in the foreign country.
adverb in a pleasing or hospitable manner
A1 She welcomed me warmly into her home.
A2 The hotel staff welcomed us with open arms.
B1 The new employee was welcomed into the team with a friendly attitude.
B2 The community welcomed the new initiative with enthusiasm.
C1 The president welcomed the foreign dignitaries with a grand reception.
C2 The renowned artist was welcomed with a standing ovation at the concert.
formal We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests present here today.
informal Hey there! Welcome to the party, make yourself at home.
slang Yo, welcome to the crew! Glad to have you on board.
figurative Change can be daunting, but sometimes we have to welcome it with open arms for growth to happen.
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