welcome

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gern angenommen oder gern gesehen wird; wird auch als Begrüßung verwendet oder um auszudrücken, dass jemandem etwas erlaubt ist.

Describes something that is gladly received or accepted; also used to express a greeting or to indicate that someone is allowed to do something.

1. Gladly receivedA1formal

   Received with pleasure and hospitality.

   Willkommen

   • You are always welcome in our home.
   • The guests felt welcome at the party.
   • She gave a welcome smile to the new student.

   Synonymeacceptedagreeableappreciateddelightfuldesiredgladgratifyingpleasantpleasingreceived

   Antonymeunacceptedunwantedunwelcome

2. Pleasant or desirableB1formal

   Something that is pleasing or wanted.

   Willkommen

   • The rain was a welcome relief after the heatwave.
   • His help was a welcome addition to the team.
   • The news of her recovery was very welcome.

   Synonymeagreeableappreciateddesirablegratifyingpleasantpleasingrefreshing

   Antonymeundesirableuninvitingunpleasantunwantedunwelcome

• Substantiv, das eine Begrüßung oder den Empfang bezeichnet, der jemandem bei der Ankunft zuteilwird, oft Freude oder Gastfreundschaft ausdrückend.

A noun referring to a greeting or reception given to someone upon their arrival, often expressing pleasure or hospitality.

1. A1formal

   A friendly greeting or reception given to someone upon arrival.

   Willkommen

   • They gave us a warm welcome at the hotel.
   • The team received a hero's welcome after winning the championship.
   • She extended a heartfelt welcome to all the guests.

   Synonymegreetinghospitalityreceptionsalutation

   Antonymecoldnesshostilityrebuffsnub

2. Acceptance or approvalB1formal

   A positive response or acceptance of something new.

   Annahme

   • The new policy received a mixed welcome from employees.
   • His proposal got a cool welcome from the board.
   • The innovation was given a warm welcome by the industry.

   Synonymeacceptanceacclaimapplauseapprovalembraceendorsementreception

   Antonymedenialrebuffrefusalrejection

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um jemanden freundlich oder höflich bei seiner Ankunft zu begrüßen, oder um Freude über den Erhalt von etwas auszudrücken.

A verb used to greet someone in a friendly or polite manner upon their arrival, or to express pleasure at receiving something.

1. A1formal

   To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.

   Begrüßen

   • They welcomed the guests at the door.
   • She welcomed him with a warm smile.
   • The host welcomed everyone to the party.

   Synonymegreethailmeetreceivesaluteusher in

   Antonymerebuffshunsnubspurn

2. Accept gladlyB1formal

   To be pleased to receive or accept something.

   Begrüßen

   • We welcome any suggestions for improvement.
   • The company welcomes new ideas from employees.
   • She welcomed the opportunity to travel abroad.

   Synonymeacceptapplaudembracegreethailreceivetake up

   Antonymedeclinerebuffrefuserejectspurn