Synonyms of welcomes

welcomes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of welcome

as in embraces

to receive or accept gladly or readily

the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embraces
• greets
• enjoys
• hails
• adopts
• likes
• eats (up)
• drinks (in)
• prefers
• chooses
• laps (up)
• espouses
• selects
• takes up
• takes
• elects
• picks
• decides (on)
• opts (for)
• handpicks
• cherry-picks
• names
• culls
• singles (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• spurns
• declines
• passes up
• turns down
• objects (to)
• balks (at)
• throws over
• demurs (to)

welcomes

2 of 2

noun

plural of welcome

as in salutes

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

offered a warm welcome to the stranger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salutes
• greetings
• salutations
• hellos
• respects
• regards
• hails
• wishes
• civilities
• pleasantries
• aves
• amenities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• farewells
• adieus
• good-byes
• congés
• bon voyages
• Godspeeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of welcomes

Verb

For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

An advisor who welcomes that scrutiny makes the decision easier to assess on its merits. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The benefits division welcomes Nick Leinen, and on the commercial side, UNICO has announced the appointment of Grant Johnson. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

Randy Sherman Mission Viejo The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

He is turned away until Jeremy Culhane’s Jake welcomes him in, and starts to sing. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026

No director under any circumstance welcomes being sandbagged to a mere 19 percent freshness on the Tomatometer. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

The label also welcomes Jonny Halliday, who joins from Fire Records in the role of Marketing Manager. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

China keeps its door wide open, welcomes American companies wanting to invest and do business there. — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

And no tearful, cinematic gateside farewells or joyful welcomes. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

This gives opportunity for gate welcomes and send-offs, or even meeting a friend for a meal during a layover. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Boyle, O’Connell, Pearce and Foy all also received enthusiastic welcomes this morning during their official press conference. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

The players returned to Madrid on Monday for official welcomes at Zarzuela and Moncloa palaces before continuing through the capital on an open-top bus parade. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Thank you for the friendship bracelets and keepsakes, the warm welcomes, the cheers, the conversations. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

There, Trump — who has previously been met with cold welcomes at similar public events — received a loud chorus of boos when the jumbotron panned to him. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

The supporters also took the opportunity to extend the warmest of welcomes to the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher. — James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026