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welcoming


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making someone feel welcome or at home.

    - "The hostess welcomed each guest with a warm smile."
    - "We were welcomed with open arms."
  • Noun

    A warm and friendly greeting.

    - "The welcoming committee greeted the new students."
    - "The hotel lobby offered a welcoming atmosphere."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with welcoming
helping , keeping , meeting , greeting
Variants
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welcome , welcomed , welcomer , welcomers , welcomes , welcoming
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'weolcomian', 'to receive, welcome'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'welcome mat' is a metaphorical expression for a warm reception.

  2. In the United States, the first Monday in October is National Welcome Home Veterans Day.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hospitality: Hospitality is the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.

  2. Friendliness: Friendliness refers to being warm, kind, and approachable towards others.


Culture
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In various cultures, welcoming ceremonies are an essential part of social gatherings and community events. For instance, in Maasai culture, the 'jumping of the cradle' is a welcoming ceremony for newborn babies.

How to Memorize "welcoming"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a warm and friendly smile, or imagine a group of people welcoming a new member into their community.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'welcoming' with feelings of warmth, kindness, and friendliness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Welcome with a Smile' to remember the meaning of the word.


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