welcomed the news vs to hear the news

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Welcomed the news' implies that the news was received positively or with pleasure, while 'to hear the news' suggests the action of listening to or being informed about the news. They are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

welcomed the news

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a positive reception of news.

This phrase is used to express a positive reaction or acceptance of news that has been received.

Examples:

She welcomed the news of her promotion with a big smile.
The team welcomed the news of their victory with cheers and applause.

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EP President Jerzy Buzek "cautiously" welcomed the news, but said "we will remain vigilant and want to have an open and full dialogue with Iran about human rights".
As Members of this House will recall, the international community then welcomed the news as an important first step on the road towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
Gerard COLLINS (Munster), for the UEN group, welcomed the news of progress and the General Affairs Council, which, he said, showed the failure of the Brussels summit was now behind us.
Gerard COLLINS (Munster), for the UEN group, welcomed the news of progress and the General Affairs Council, which, he said, showed the failure of the Brussels summit was now behind us.
Woman casting ballot at a polling station in Zagreb BELGA/AFP EP President Martin Schulz welcomed the news that preliminary results show around 67% of Croatian voters voted in favour of EU membership on Sunday.
He also underlined the need to cut back on red tape affecting SMEs and welcomed the new European Charter for small firms.
He welcomed the new format of the Bank's report, which he said was clearer and more intelligible.
In this sense, he welcomed the new EU-NATO agreement enabling military peace keeping operations to take place in the Balkans next year.
Mr Borrell said it was "with great pleasure and emotion" that he welcomed the new Members.
He welcomed the new Reform Treaty as a political victory, stressing that Europe had chosen democracy allowing anything to be discussed.
The European Council welcomed the new cooperation agreement between NATO and Russia as a vital contribution to a new European security structure.
At the same time, he welcomed the new US commitment to establishing peace in Israel and Palestine with the visit of Colin Powell.
Many called for a simplification of the market review procedures and generally welcomed the new institutional arrangements for spectrum harmonisation.
Inside, what looked like a shower room welcomed the new arrivals.
At the last European Council meeting, in October, the EU welcomed the new reform work in Turkey.
When it was announced, our group welcomed the new approach set out in Luxembourg and in Pörtschach.
For this reason, Parliament welcomed the new text from the Council, submitted last July, which has led to the report now before us.
At the Association Council, the European Union welcomed the new measures announced by Mr Netanyahu for Gaza and the West Bank.
In this sense, she welcomed the new Franco/Belgian initiative but emphasised that the intention was not to see a European rival to the USA.
For years, we supported the fight against apartheid and welcomed the new South Africa with excitement.

Alternatives:

received the news with joy
embraced the news
was pleased to hear the news
was happy about the news
was excited to learn the news

to hear the news

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the action of listening to or being informed about news.

This phrase is used to describe the act of hearing or being informed about news, without specifying the emotional response to it.

Examples:

She was eager to hear the news about the project.
He rushed to the TV to hear the news of the election results.

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I was very surprised to hear the news.
They were surprised to hear the news.
I realize that, but I thought you'd be pleased to hear the news.
Sorry to hear the news, Tom.
I was very sorry to hear the news.
I'm glad you want to hear the news.
I must say I was deeply saddened to hear the news.
Sorry to hear the news Harold.
We were surprised to hear the news.
Lumping me in with everyone else to hear the news?
I'm delighted to hear the news, though.
I just thought you'd want to hear the news, that's all...
I have come to a momentous decision and I'm glad you're the first to hear the news.
The first person to hear the news was Dixie Peters, who played Dr. Cat Black up until this season, when her character died unexpectedly in childbirth.
I'm sure you're all as sad as I am to hear the news of Bradley Burrows.
I'm not sure I want to hear the news at all.
I can't tell you how shocked Jill and I were to hear the news.
I hope that the Treaty will now be ratified shortly, and I am pleased to hear the news from you, Mr President, about your country.
She must be dying to hear the news directly that she got from the phone call.
We don't mind. No. We can't wait to hear the news.

Alternatives:

to receive the news
to be informed about the news
to listen to the news
to get the news
to find out the news

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