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Welcoming Common

Welcoming has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

An act of giving welcome.

"The committee's welcoming included a warm handshake and an introduction to every new member."

Verb
1

present participle of welcome

"The crowd was welcoming, cheering loudly as the new mayor walked through the gates."

In plain English: To welcome someone is to greet them warmly and make them feel comfortable when they arrive somewhere new.

"The community is welcoming new residents by hosting open houses every weekend."

Adjective
1

very cordial

"a welcoming smile"

2

hospitable, accessible and cordial.

"The newly renovated park features welcoming pathways that make it easy for everyone to enter and enjoy the gardens."

In plain English: Welcoming means making someone feel comfortable and happy to be there right away.

"The hotel staff were very welcoming and made us feel right at home."

Example Sentences
"The hotel staff were very welcoming and made us feel right at home." adj
"The welcoming smile on the host's face made us feel at home immediately." adj
"Our new neighborhood is very welcoming to families with young children." adj
"She gave a warm and welcoming gesture when she greeted the visitors." adj
"The community is welcoming new residents by hosting open houses every weekend." verb
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Origin

Welcoming is formed by adding the suffix "-ing" to the word welcome. It describes the act of receiving someone or something with kindness and friendliness.

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