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welcome vs recognise

recognise vs welcome

welcome is a noun but recognise is not a noun.

welcome is an adjective but recognise is not an adjective.

welcome and recognise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
welcome Yes Yes Yes No
recognise No No Yes No
As verbs, recognise is a hypernym of welcome; that is, recognise is a word with a broader meaning than welcome:
  • welcome: bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
  • recognise: express greetings upon meeting someone
Other hypernyms of welcome include greet, recognize.
welcome (noun) recognise (noun)
a greeting or reception
the state of being welcome
welcome (adjective) recognise (adjective)
giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
welcome (verb) recognise (verb)
bid welcome to; greet upon arrival perceive to be the same
receive someone, as into one's house be fully aware or cognizant of
accept gladly accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
express greetings upon meeting someone
detect with the senses
grant credentials to
show approval or appreciation of
Difference between welcome and recognise

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