welcome
verbHow many syllables in welcome?
There are 2 syllables in the word welcome.How to pronounce welcome:
Definition of welcome:
- welcome (verb):
- accept gladly.
- to greet the arrival of (a guest) cordially
- to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
Synonyms for welcome:
accept
adopt
bid welcome
drink (in)
eat (up)
embrace
enjoy
greet
haeremai
hail
have
karanga
like
meet
mihi
offer hospitality to
prefer
receive
receive with open arms
roll out the red carpet for
say hello to
usher in
Antonyms for welcome:
abhorrent
abominable
adverse
aggravating
annoying
appalling
awful
bad
beastly
bitter
bothersome
contemptible
defective
deplorable
despicable
detestable
detrimental
disadvantageous
disagreeable
disappointing
disgustful
disgusting
disheartening
disliked
displeasing
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