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- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/
- /ˈwel.kəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/
Definitions of welcomes word
- noun welcomes a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome. 1
- verb with object welcomes to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. 1
- verb with object welcomes to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change. 1
- verb with object welcomes to meet, accept, or receive (an action, challenge, person, etc.) in a specified, especially unfriendly, manner: They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls. 1
- adjective welcomes gladly received, as one whose arrival gives pleasure: a welcome visitor. 1
- adjective welcomes agreeable, as something arriving, occurring, or experienced: a welcome rest. 1
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Origin of welcomes
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse velkominn, equivalent to vel well1 + kominn come (past participle); replacing Old English wilcuma one who is welcome, equivalent to wil- welcome (see will2) + cuma comer
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Parts of speech for Welcomes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
welcomes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
welcomes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for welcomes
verb welcomes
noun welcomes
- greetings — A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
- salutations — the act of saluting.
- acceptances — a list of horses accepted as starters in a race
- handshakes — Plural form of handshake.
- hellos — Plural form of hello.
adjective welcomes
- desirables — Plural form of desirable.
- cordials — Plural form of cordial.
Antonyms for welcomes
verb welcomes
- disputes — Plural form of dispute.
See also
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