Thursday, January 15, 2009

Want vs. Welcome

Want-[wawnt]-to feel a need or desire --Origin: 1150–1200; ME wante < class="ital-inline">vanta to lack

Welcome-[wel kuh m]- to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good—Origin: bef 900. wil- welcome (see will 2 ) + cuma comer Will Come

The word Will has its root in the word wish, whose roots are in joy, which came from to be glad.

So we can either want or welcome something...can you see the difference?

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