welcomes

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance handshake hello hospitality ovation reception salute

STRONG

entertainment friendliness howdy rumble salutation tumble

WEAK

entrée key to the city red carpet

Antonyms

WEAK

goodbye

VERB

receive gladly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit embrace greet hail meet receive

STRONG

accost entertain flag hug salute tumble

WEAK

accept gladly bid welcome offer hospitality roll out red carpet show in take in usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny dispute exclude refuse reject

WEAK

turn away

Example Sentences

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“A grand motor court welcomes you to a residence designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Sheinbaum has said Mexico welcomes intelligence sharing and law-enforcement cooperation but doesn’t permit direct U.S. involvement in operations on Mexican soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A slightly bigger than life-size statue of the Obamas waving welcomes guests to the museum, an AFP journalist saw during a media preview on Wednfhoesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It welcomes the idea of getting closer again, if and when the UK decides that is definitely what it wants.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It welcomes all who embrace freedom to participate in the making of a democratic, nonracial South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela