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welcome to sth

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. A friendly greeting you say when someone arrives at a new place, like a city, your home, or a party.

fixed phr.. A conventional formula used to greet an arrival at a specific location, event, or situation, expressing pleasure at their presence.


SIMPLE

Welcome to our new office.

CONTEXTUAL

The captain said over the intercom, 'Welcome to Tokyo, where the local time is 7 AM.'

COMPLEX

With a grand gesture, the curator announced, 'Welcome to the exhibit, a collection spanning five centuries of artistic innovation.'

Usage

The phrase is followed by a noun representing a place, event, or group.

Teaching tip

Emphasize the difference between 'Welcome to...' (a greeting for arrival) and 'You're welcome' (a response to 'Thank you').

Pitfall

Welcome in our city.Welcome to our city.The standard preposition for this greeting is 'to', indicating arrival at a destination.

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