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Definitions

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
STRONGEST
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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Smaller startups are already in vogue in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, with rapidly advancing AI tools seen as a welcome teammate even as they threaten layoffs at existing firms.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

That will be welcome news in Beijing, which wants to use the fund to rescue the array of distressed Chinese loans around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

This, says Molyneux, is "welcome news", particularly for "smaller and emerging studios trying to bring ambitious ideas to life".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“We want everyone to feel welcome to our culture, so I want everyone to feel proud of where you come from. Don’t feel fear — feel pride!” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

None of the Fox family, not even Maggie, attended his funeral; they weren’t welcome.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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