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Welcome
/ˈwɛlkəm/
A friendly or pleased reception of someone or something new
Synonyms:
greeting
reception
acceptance
admittance
hospitality
Antonyms:
farewell
goodbye
rejection
dismissal
unwelcome
Examples:
Welcome
home, my friend!
Y
ou are welcome to join us for dinner.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old English
wilcuma,
a combination of
wil
(will, desire) and
cuman
(to come); it originally meant
desired guest.
Usage Statistics:
70 mentions per 1 million words
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