welcome (A1)
verb, adjective, noun, interjection
Pronunciation: wɛlˈkʌm
Definition
To greet someone in a friendly way, or to be pleased that someone has arrived or that something has happened.
Examples
We welcome you to our city.
She was welcomed by her friends.
New ideas are always welcome here.
How to Use welcome
- welcome to (prepositional phrase)
- To greet someone in a new place. — "Welcome to our school!"
- welcome someone (verb phrase)
- To greet a person. — "The teacher welcomed the new students."
- be welcome (verb phrase)
- To be accepted or desired. — "You are welcome to join us."
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