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to welcome / to receive
verbgeneral usevery common/ɐkuˈʎeɾ/a·co·lher
Definitions
21
To receive or admit someone, offering hospitality, protection, or shelter.
Usage examples
“The family will host the foreign student for the school year.”
“The new policy aims to welcome immigrants with dignity.”
Common combinations
to welcome warmlyto welcome refugeesto welcome a suggestion
Idiomatic expressions
- To welcome with open arms
2
To accept or admit favorably an idea, proposal, or request.
Usage examples
“The board of directors welcomed the suggestion enthusiastically.”
“The court granted the defendant's appeal.”
Common combinations
to welcome a proposalto welcome an ideato welcome a request