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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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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

"The scale of this abuse is stark and we strongly welcome Ofcom ramping up action to tackle it, including opening this investigation into Telegram."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Asked whether he or Lawrence offered their kids any parenting advice as they prepared to welcome Ari Skye, Murphy said he’s more of a lead-by-example kind of dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“I realize that you may destroy me, and if that is my fate, I welcome it. Come now, let us see if the vaunted reputation of the djinn is well deserved!”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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