Synonyms for

Welcomes

Verb / ˈwelkʌmz / Another word for welcomes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to greet or receive someone with kindness, pleasure, or approval

Synonyms & similar words

receive welcome sayfarewell greet receive accept embrace invite admit introduce salute acknowledge rejoice meet hail entertain arrive come acclaim applaud approve compliment

Synonyms by register

Formal

receives accepts greets embraces

Informal

ducks digs likes is into

Literary

accents salutes hails

Antonyms

rejects rebuffs spurns shuns excludes denies discards

Common collocations

  • warmly welcomes
  • heartily welcomes
  • gladly welcomes
  • officially welcomes
  • firmly welcomes
  • cordially welcomes
  • enthusiastically welcomes

Word family

noun welcome
verb welcome
adjective welcome

Usage note

The word 'welcomes' is the third-person singular present tense of 'welcome'. It implies a positive reception or greeting.

Example sentences

  1. She welcomes her new classmates with open arms.
  2. The company welcomes feedback from their customers.
  3. The mayor welcomes visitors to the city.
  4. The school principal welcomes parents to the open house event.
  5. The team captain welcomes the new players to the team.

Quotes

  • A smile is the universal welcome.
  • A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn't climb over it.
  • A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

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