How to Pronounce "receive with open arms"
expression
ri-SEEV with OH-puhn ARMZ
ri-SEEV with OH-puhn AHMZ
Definition
To welcome someone warmly and happily, showing great friendliness and acceptance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈsiv/, /ɹiˈsiv/, /ɹɪˈsiv/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈoʊpən/ /ˈɑɹmz
British English
ɹɪsˈiːv/ /wˈɪð/ /ˈəʊpən/ /ˈɑːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEEV with OH-puhn ARMZ
UK
ri-SEEV with OH-puhn AHMZ
Listen in Context
The villagers received the visitors with open arms.
We will receive you with open arms when you arrive.
She was received with open arms by her old friends.
After years abroad, he was received with open arms by his family.