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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

That’s a convincing statement that the Swiss want to be a European nation that welcomes human talent, rather than be an isolated ethnic enclave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Gates is appearing voluntarily in Washington, saying he welcomes the opportunity to answer questions about his relationship with the disgraced financier before the House Oversight Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He welcomes the diversity in ages and backgrounds, saying it "just enriches the crew in general."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He welcomes us with Mr. Brady's confident smile, speaking slowly, enunciating each word clearly.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins