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aloha |
in Hawaii, a welcome, hello, or good-bye. [2 definitions] |
ave |
Hail!; Hello!; Welcome! (used mainly in religious ceremony). [1/4 definitions] |
glad hand |
(informal) a hearty but often insincere or hypocritical welcome, greeting, reception, or the like. |
God-given |
very fitting or opportune; welcome; suitable. [1/2 definitions] |
grateful |
beneficial or pleasing; welcome. [1/2 definitions] |
hail1 |
to welcome or greet. [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] |
persona grata |
(Latin) a person who is acceptable or welcome, esp. a diplomat acceptable to the government to which he or she has been assigned. |
put out the welcome mat |
to extend an enthusiastic and generous welcome. |
receive |
to welcome or greet. [1/5 definitions] |
red carpet |
any grand or ceremonious welcome. [1/2 definitions] |
salute |
an act or instance of greeting or honoring with an expression of good will, welcome, or respect. [2/7 definitions] |
shivaree |
to welcome or serenade with a shivaree. [1/2 definitions] |
unwelcome |
combined form of welcome. |
visiting fireman |
(informal) an important or influential person who is given a special welcome and entertained lavishly when visiting a city, organization, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
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