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WELCOME

(adj., noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Welcome.

How to pronounce welcome:

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Welcome - as an adjective

Giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

Example: "A welcome relief"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unwelcome

Welcome - as a noun

The state of being welcome

Example: "Don't outstay your welcome"

A greeting or reception

Example: "The proposal got a warm welcome"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greetingsalutation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Welcome - as a verb

Accept gladly

Example: "I welcome your proposals"

Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receive
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
say farewell

Receive someone, as into one's house

Welcome - as an interjection

Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

Ellipsis of you're welcome.

Example Sentences

"The warm welcome made me feel at home."
"We gave a hearty welcome to our guests."
"She received a warm welcome at the party."
"The company organized a welcome party for the new employee."
"My friend's welcome was enthusiastic and genuine."
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Word Game Points

Is WELCOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, welcome is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WELCOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is WELCOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, welcome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WELCOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WELCOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, welcome is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WELCOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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