welcomes

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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IBM research director Jay Gambetta told Barron’s he welcomes federal involvement, seeing it as the state’s responsibility to consult with experts across academia and the private sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Loudoun welcomes them and reaps prosperity, while Nimby attitudes prevail in nearby Prince William.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The US State Department told BBC Africa that it welcomes "legitimate travellers" to the World Cup and adjudicates each visa application on a case-by-case basis "after rigorous review and thorough vetting".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“A grand motor court welcomes you to a residence designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Herminia welcomes Pilar and me as if she’s been expecting us, and serves us guayaba juice in tall glasses.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García