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welcome speech vs welcoming speech

Both 'welcome speech' and 'welcoming speech' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Welcome speech' is more commonly used to refer to a speech that is given to welcome someone or a group of people. On the other hand, 'welcoming speech' can also be correct, but it is less common and may refer to a speech that has a welcoming tone or attitude.

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welcome speech

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a speech that is given to welcome someone or a group of people.

Examples:

The principal gave a warm welcome speech to the new students.
She delivered a heartfelt welcome speech at the conference.
His welcome speech set the tone for the event.
The mayor's welcome speech was well-received by the audience.
I need to prepare a welcome speech for the graduation ceremony.

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In Chinese culture, this is a welcome speech, or jianghua.
You will say a welcome speech.
April, the new Parks interns start today, and I was wondering if you would deliver a little welcome speech.

Alternatives:

opening speech
introduction speech
greeting speech
reception speech
salutation speech

welcoming speech

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can also be used to refer to a speech that has a welcoming tone or attitude.

Examples:

She gave a very welcoming speech to the new employees.
The teacher's welcoming speech helped the students feel at ease.
His welcoming speech was full of warmth and hospitality.
The president's welcoming speech set a positive tone for the event.
I want to deliver a welcoming speech to thank everyone for coming.

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I've got to go and get changed for my welcoming speech, haven't I?
The Greek Prime Minister, Mr Karamanlis, referred in his welcoming speech, among other things, to the need to further promote the civil protection of the European Union.
You missed the flowers and moving welcoming speech.
I would like to begin my speech by welcoming the idea of these coordinated measures.
The President made a brief opening speech welcoming José Manuel Barroso (President-elect of the Commission) and the College of Commissioners-designate.
He made a brief speech, during which he made a point of welcoming the representatives of the new Member States of the Union.
He made a brief speech, during which he made a point of welcoming the representatives of the new Member States of the Union.
Welcoming Mrs Jahangir, EP Vice-President Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou said that her speech would contribute to the EP's message of promoting free dialogue and mutual comprehension.
Symptomatically, these concerns arise, as the Commissioner's speech has just made clear, at a time when we are rapidly approaching a process of welcoming - at political level - new countries into the Community family.
Mr President, I too would like to join with my colleagues in welcoming Prime Minister Blair to the House and thanking him for his contribution and his speech this morning.
Madam President, in this, my maiden speech in this House, which I joined only yesterday as a replacement for a colleague, Isidoro Sánchez, I would like to greet all honourable Members and thank them for welcoming me.
Athanasios Orphanides, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, giving a speech at an event entitled «Welcoming Cyprus to the euro area» on 18 January 2008

Alternatives:

friendly speech
inviting speech
hospitable speech
cordial speech
affable speech

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