receive guests
Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words
to formally welcome guests
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Examples (10)
- The ambassador will receive guests in the main ballroom at 8 PM.
- In the 19th century, it was customary to receive guests in the parlour.
- The distinguished guests were received by the host with a warm welcome.
- The new conference center has received its first guests for the international summit.
- The Prime Minister traditionally receives foreign guests at his official residence.
- Receiving guests with grace and warmth is the hallmark of a good host.
- We are not prepared to receive any guests until the house is tidy.
- Staff members are trained on the proper protocol for receiving high-profile guests.
- While they were receiving guests at the door, the orchestra began to play.
- The grand hall, decorated with flowers, was ready to receive the evening's guests.