welcome
Warmly greet guests
Welcome expresses pleasure at someone's arrival or presence: Welcome home, Welcome to the team.
As an adjective, it describes something gladly received: a welcome change, welcome news.
To welcome is to greet or receive favorably: They welcomed the guests at the door.
You're welcome responds to thanks, acknowledging that no debt is owed.
Something is welcome to happen if it's permitted or invited: You're welcome to stay as long as you like.
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- greetingsExpressions upon meeting
- heyInformal greeting or summons
howdy · aloha · shalom · namaste · salute · hail · wave · handshake
Welcomed visitor
- hostOne receiving guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
graciousness · kindness · open arms · invitation · hearth · home · comfort · accommodation
Access or submission
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- inclusionBeing made part
- accessRight to enter
- admissionEntry or confession
permit · allow · receive · grant · open door · invitation · membership · initiation
Speak to formally
- speechOral communication ability
- remarksSpoken comments or notes
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
orientation · delegation · dignitary · ambassador · official · formal · procession · fanfare
Short pause from hardship
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
overdue · long-awaited · needed · appreciated · refreshing · timely · gratifying · pleasant
hello
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- greetingsExpressions upon meeting
hey · howdy · aloha · shalom · namaste · salute · hail · wave · handshake · embrace
guest
Welcomed visitor
- hostOne receiving guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- generosityReadiness to give freely
cordiality · graciousness · kindness · open arms · invitation · hearth · home · comfort · accommodation · entertaining
entry
Access or submission
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- inclusionBeing made part
- accessRight to enter
admission · permit · allow · receive · grant · open door · invitation · membership · initiation · enrollment
address
Speak to formally
introduction · orientation · delegation · dignitary · ambassador · official · formal · procession · fanfare · red carpet
respite
Short pause from hardship
solace · overdue · long-awaited · needed · appreciated · refreshing · timely · gratifying · pleasant · positive
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, guest
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- communication verbssay, speak, tell, talk, ask
- helpingaid, assist, give a hand, help, helping hand
- Pleasantriesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- socializingmingle, mingles, mingling, party, parties
welcomedismissal
Removal from position
rejection · rebuff · cold shoulder · brush-off · snub
welcomeunwelcome
Not wanted here
unwanted · undesirable · unacceptable · uninvited · disagreeable
- you're welcomePolite reply to gratitude
- welcome homeGreeting for one returning
- welcome backGreeting upon return
- you are welcomeAcknowledgment of gratitude
- welcome matRug at the entrance
- welcome aboardSalutation for new arrivals
welcoming, welcomed, unwelcome, welcomes, unwelcoming, unwelcomed, welcomer, welcomers, welcomingly