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Welcome

WEH-lkuhm

/ˈwɛlkʌm/

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Syllable breakdown

welcome

Dictionary meaning

Giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted.

Examples

  • A welcome relief.
  • The proposal got a warm welcome.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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