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welcome

[wel-kuhm] / ˈwɛl kəm /
ADJECTIVE
gladly received
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciated desirable gratifying pleasant pleasing refreshing satisfying
STRONG
accepted cherished contenting cordial desired esteemed good honored invited nice wanted
WEAK
acceptable agreeable congenial delightful favorable genial grateful pleasurable sympathetic
Antonyms
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disagreeable
STRONG
bad unpleasant
WEAK
displeasing unacceptable unwelcome
NOUN
greeting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance handshake hello hospitality ovation reception salute
STRONG
entertainment friendliness howdy rumble salutation tumble
WEAK
entrée key to the city red carpet
Antonyms
WEAK
goodbye
VERB
receive gladly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept admit embrace greet hail meet receive
STRONG
accost entertain flag hug salute tumble
WEAK
accept gladly bid welcome offer hospitality roll out red carpet show in take in usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny dispute exclude refuse reject
WEAK
turn away

Example Sentences

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Service prices, a big source of inflation the past few years, were unchanged in March in a welcome sign.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Yet it was not just a celebration of Karol’s country people; but a musical welcome wagon, extended from Latin America to the rest of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"I think everyone will welcome Magyar with renewed enthusiasm," an EU official said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“No, that’s cool! Totally get it. We just wanted to offer. You’re welcome anytime.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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