welcome
/ˈwelkəm/verb
उच्चारण वेल्कम
स्वागत करना
Basic word
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[T]
to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere; to be pleased to receive or accept something; to say that you approve of something
स्वागत करना
- We welcomed the guests.
- The decision was welcomed by students.
- The principal welcomed the new students warmly.
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- We welcome any suggestions from parents.
- The decision to extend the deadline was welcomed by everyone.
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[C]
something that you do or say to somebody when they arrive somewhere; the way that people react to something
स्वागत
- a warm welcome
- The team got a hero's welcome at the airport.
- The proposal received a cold welcome from the staff.
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- Thank you for the warm welcome.
Synonyms greeting reception hospitality salutation
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(of a person) accepted and wanted somewhere; that you are pleased to have, receive; (welcome to do sth) allowed to do something
स्वागत योग्य; स्वागत है
- You are welcome.
- a welcome change
- You are always welcome to stay with us.
+ 2 more examples
- The rain was a welcome relief after the heat.
- Visitors are welcome to take photographs inside the garden.
Synonyms pleasing agreeable gratifying acceptable
¶Idioms 2
you're welcome
used as a polite reply when sb thanks you
कोई बात नहीं, आपका स्वागत है
- 'Thanks for the notes.' 'You're welcome.'
- 'Thank you for your help, Radhika.' 'You're welcome.'
make sb welcome
to make sb feel that you are glad they have come
(किसी का) अच्छा स्वागत करना, अपनापन महसूस कराना
- The villagers made us very welcome.
- The senior students made the newcomers welcome.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
wel·come
?Which word?
Keep the greeting words: welcome, greet, receive, hail, salute.
अभिवादन के शब्द याद रखिए: welcome, greet, receive, hail, salute।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: 'You're welcome' is a polite reply to 'Thank you'; welcome sb to a place ('Welcome to Delhi', not 'welcome in Delhi'); a welcome change or relief (something good and pleasant).
प्रयोग में 'You're welcome' 'Thank you' का शिष्ट उत्तर है; welcome sb to a place ('Welcome to Delhi', 'welcome in Delhi' नहीं); a welcome change या relief (अच्छी और सुखद चीज़)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Wear out or outstay your welcome (stay somewhere longer than you are wanted), roll out the red carpet (give somebody a special welcome), welcome sb with open arms (welcome warmly).
Idioms: wear out या outstay your welcome (अपेक्षा से अधिक देर किसी जगह रुकना), roll out the red carpet (विशेष स्वागत करना), welcome sb with open arms (बाँहें फैलाकर स्वागत करना)।