welcome
Translation
to welcome, to greet
Examples
We welcome you to our city.
We welcome you to our city.
The company welcomes new ideas.
The company welcomes new ideas.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to greet (sb./sth.) in a friendly way We welcome you to our city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: greet, receive, accept
Etymology
From Old English 'wilcuma' (a desired guest), from 'wil-' (pleasure, desire) + 'cuma' (a comer, guest).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'well come' – it is good that you have come. This captures the positive feeling of greeting someone.