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welcomes

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈwɛɫkəmz// UK //wˈɛlkʌmz// wel·comes

v. to greet someone in a friendly way. You use this when you are happy to see someone or when you accept an offer.

v. to receive or greet with pleasure or friendliness; to accept an offer or proposal willingly.


SIMPLE

She welcomes guests into her home.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager welcomes new ideas from the team during the weekly meeting.

COMPLEX

The committee welcomes applications from candidates who have experience in both digital marketing and public relations.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive verb; takes a direct object.

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