welcome address
Greeting speech first
A welcome address is a speech given at the opening of an event, conference, or gathering to greet attendees and set the tone for what follows.
It typically acknowledges guests, outlines the occasion's purpose, and expresses gratitude for participation: The dean delivered the welcome address at freshman orientation.
The term emphasizes the speech's function—making people feel received—rather than its content.
- greetingExpression of welcome
- speechOral communication ability
- opening remarksInitial statements beginning discourse
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- salutationExpression of goodwill
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- conference contentopening remarks
- ceremonial speecheseulogy, wedding toast, ceremonial speech, acceptance speech, valedictory
- keynotesopening remarks, convention speech, commencement speech
- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
welcome addressclosing remarks
Final statements concluding presentation
farewell address · valedictory · farewell speech · send-off · benediction
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