welcome

Meanings

• Verb

  A verb meaning to receive or greet someone or something pleasantly and cordially.

  - "The host welcomed each guest at the door."
  - "The new employee was warmly welcomed by his colleagues."

• Noun

  A noun meaning the act of welcoming or the state of being welcomed.

  - "The welcome ceremony was a grand affair."
  - "The newcomers were given a warm welcome."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɛlkəm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɛlkəm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with welcome
helcome , selcome , welcombe

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Variants

List of all variants of welcome that leads to same result
welcome , welcomed , welcomer , welcomers , welcomes , welcoming , welcomely , welcomeness , welcomenesses , welcome mat , welcome mats , outstay her welcome , outstay his welcome , outstay one's welcome , outstay their welcome , overstay her welcome , overstay his welcome , overstay one's welcome , overstay their welcome , put out the welcome mat , put/roll/throw out the welcome mat , roll out the welcome mat , throw out the welcome mat , wear out her welcome , wear out his welcome , wear out one's welcome , wear out their welcome , you're welcome

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English weolcome, from weal 'health, prosperity' + come 'to come'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'welcome' is often used in the context of tourism and hospitality industries.

2. In some cultures, it is customary to offer a 'welcome' gift to guests as a sign of hospitality and respect.

3. The term 'welcome mat' is used metaphorically to refer to a warm and friendly reception.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hospitality: The act of providing generous and friendly reception to guests or strangers.

2. Greeting: A friendly and courteous expression of welcome or acknowledgment.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a warm welcome is considered essential for creating a good first impression and setting the tone for positive interactions. In literature, the concept of a 'welcome' is often used metaphorically to describe a friendly and inviting environment or atmosphere.

How to Memorize "welcome"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a friendly face, a warm smile, and open arms. Imagine yourself being welcomed with open arms and a warm smile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'welcome' with the feeling of being welcomed and appreciated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Welcome' - 'W' for 'warm', 'E' for 'everyone', 'L' for 'loves', 'C' for 'coming', 'O' for 'openly', and 'M' for 'meeting'.

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