Word: Welcome
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective
Meaning: To greet someone in a friendly and pleased way when they arrive; something received with pleasure or approval.
Synonyms: Greet, receive, accept, embrace
Antonyms: Reject, exclude, dismiss, ignore
Example 1: We were warmly welcomed by our hosts at the party.
Example 2: The idea of more vacation time was a welcome suggestion.
Example 3: He gave her a friendly smile and said, "Welcome!"
Did you know that the word "welcome" comes from Old English *wilcuma*, meaning a person whose coming is pleasing? It's a combination of "will" (pleasure) and "cuma" (guest).
"Peace begins with a smile. Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." Mother Teresa (often used in the context of welcoming others)
1. What does "welcome" mean?
a) To leave a place
b) To greet someone pleasantly
c) To hide from someone
d) To argue with someone
Answer: b) To greet someone pleasantly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "welcome"?
a) Reject
b) Dismiss
c) Embrace
d) Ignore
Answer: c) Embrace
3. Which is an antonym of "welcome"?
a) Receive
b) Greet
c) Reject
d) Accept
Answer: c) Reject
4. Which sentence uses "welcome" correctly?
a) She welcome a new pair of shoes every day.
b) He welcomed the opportunity to learn something new.
c) They welcome going late to work every day.
d) I will be welcome tomorrow morning.
Answer: b) He welcomed the opportunity to learn something new.
5. What does the idiom "welcome someone with open arms" mean?
a) To hug someone very tightly
b) To greet someone with great enthusiasm
c) To keep the door open
d) To scare someone away
Answer: b) To greet someone with great enthusiasm
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