feel welcome

Meaning

1. 1phraselinking

   to have the feeling that you are accepted and wanted in a place or group

   Grammar: Used with 'feel' as a linking verb: I feel welcome. You can also say 'make someone feel welcome'.

   Patterns

   • feel welcome
   • make someone feel welcome
   • feel welcome in something

   The new students were nervous, but the teacher made them feel welcome.

   I felt welcome from the moment I arrived at the party.

   She does her best to make guests feel welcome in her home.

Common combinations

make someone feel welcome

The host made everyone feel welcome with a warm smile.

feel welcome to do something

You are welcome to stay for dinner.

feel truly welcome

After such a kind introduction, I felt truly welcome.

Synonyms and how they differ

feel at home

This focuses on comfort and familiarity, while 'feel welcome' focuses on being accepted by others.

feel accepted

This is stronger and more formal, often used about groups and identity, not just hospitality.

Opposites

Word family

welcome adjective

Gladly received; if you are welcome, people are pleased to have you.

welcome verb

To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.

welcoming adjective

Friendly and making people feel comfortable.

Commonly confused: feel welcome or welcoming?

Practice

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