Basic Details
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
Idioms and Phrases
- Welcome someone with open arms: To greet someone with great enthusiasm. Example: "They welcomed the new student with open arms."
- A welcome change: Something new that is refreshing or positive. Example: "The cool breeze was a welcome change after the heat."
Usage Examples
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!"
Fun Fact
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).
Famous Quote
"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)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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
