welcome speeches
Introductory remarks given
Welcome speeches are formal addresses given at the beginning of an event to greet attendees and set the tone.
They typically acknowledge guests, express gratitude for their presence, and introduce what follows: The mayor's welcome speech opened the conference.
The phrase emphasizes the ceremonial, hospitable function—distinguishing these from other kinds of speeches.
- greetingExpression of welcome
- good eveningNighttime salutation
- ladies and gentlemenFormal crowd address
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
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- Open Day Activitiescampus tours, school visits, registration desks, library tours, campus maps
- oratorypublic speaking, oration, orations, addresses, debate
- speechesaddresses, lecture, soliloquy, monologue, oration
- Greeting Card Wordsholiday greetings, thank you notes, congratulations, get well cards, sympathy cards
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Talks marking someone's departure
farewell addresses · parting words · valedictions · closing remarks · eulogies
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