How to Use "Welcome" with Example Sentences

welcome (n): the way someone is greeted; something that is said or done when someone arrives to make the person feel happy

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Used with adjectives:

"The grandparents received a warm welcome at the airport."
(warm, big, great, special)

"The mean teacher got a cold welcome from her students on the first day of class."
(cold, chilly)

"He received a hero's welcome after he returned from the military."
(hero's, official)

Used with verbs:

"They received a special welcome from their family."
(received, got)

"Let's give a nice welcome to the new couple."
(give, extend)

"We do not want to overstay our welcome."
(overstay)

Used with prepositions:

"She received a nice welcome from her mother-in-law."
(from)

"They received a warm welcome to the neighborhood."
(to)

welcome (v): to greet someone in a friendly way

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Used with adverbs:

"The flight attendant warmly welcomed the passengers."
(warmly, pleasantly)

"Let's kindly welcome all new visitors."
(kindly, gladly)

"I would like to officially welcome Mr. and Mrs. Johnson to the group."
(officially, formally)

"Let's welcome back our teammate."
(back)

Used with prepositions:

"They welcomed us with open arms."
(with)

"They welcomed us into their group."
(into)

"We are excited to welcome a new member of the team."
(to)

welcome (adj): making someone feel happy and wanted

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Used with adverbs:

"You are always welcome in our house."
(always, perfectly, quite)

"Your great ideas are extremely welcome right now."
(extremely, especially, very, most)

Used with prepositions:

"New patients are welcome at the doctor's office."
(at)

"People of all ages are welcome to the party."
(to)