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welcomed

Pronunciation: [ˈwɛlkəmd]

Word

Context: "relationship"

(verb) to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive. When you see a friend or family member and you say hello happily, that is welcoming them.

Example

The teacher welcomed the students with a big smile on the first day of school.

Example

He did not welcome his guests; instead, he ignored them when they arrived.

Example

Did you welcome the new neighbor to our community?

Context: "reaction"

(verb) to accept something happily or with pleasure, like news or an idea. If someone tells you something good and you are happy about it, you are welcoming that news.

Example

The community welcomed the new park in their neighborhood with excitement.

Example

She did not welcome the idea of going to the party; she preferred to stay home.

Example

How did they welcome the changes in the school policy?

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