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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
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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“I welcome the oversight, I welcome the inspector general.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Speaking outside court, Linehan said the decision was "very welcome but this case should never have got to court".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Trust me when I say that this pasta is the perfect meal to end a dreary, months-long hibernation and welcome spring with open arms.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Investors should welcome May with a cautious smile.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I also didn’t invite her, but Emma seems pretty confident she’ll be welcome.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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