Word
welcomed
Phoneticswel·comed
US/ˈwɛɫkəmd/
UK/wˈɛlkʌmd/
Definitions
01greeted someone
v. greeted someone in a friendly way when they arrived.
v. greeted a person or group with pleasure or hospitality upon their arrival. Transitive — requires an object.
“The family welcomed their guests with a warm meal and a place to stay.”
“The local community welcomed the refugees with open arms, providing them with essential supplies and temporary housing within the village hall.”
02accepted an idea
v. accepted a new idea or change with pleasure.
v. received or responded to an action, situation, or idea with approval or enthusiasm.
“The staff welcomed the news that they would get an extra day off.”
“Environmental groups welcomed the government's decision to ban single-use plastics, though some activists argued the timeline was still too slow.”
03feeling accepted
adj. feeling that people are happy you are there.
adj. describing a person who has been received with hospitality or a thing that is received with pleasure.
“She felt very welcomed by her new coworkers on her first day.”
“The new policy ensured that every student felt welcomed and supported, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.”
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