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| acceptance |
If there is acceptance of something, people approve of it, or at least they don't fight against it. If there is acceptance of a person or group, people welcome them or are not against allowing them to join their group. [1/2 definitions] |
| hail1 |
to welcome or greet. [1/4 definitions] |
| hearty |
Hearty means very friendly and warm. If someone gives you a hearty welcome, they show you that they are very happy you have come. [1/4 definitions] |
| hospitality |
the tendency to welcome guests or strangers warmly and generously. [1/2 definitions] |
| initiate |
to welcome as a member of a club or society by holding a formal ceremony or ritual. [1/2 definitions] |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| invite |
to welcome or ask for. [1/3 definitions] |
| receive |
to welcome or greet. [1/5 definitions] |
| reception |
Your reception by other people is the way they greet you or welcome you. [1/4 definitions] |
| welcome |
"Welcome" is what you say to someone when you want to show them you are happy that they have arrived. Sometimes, you say "Welcome!" when you are happy to have someone come into your home. [6 definitions] |
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