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usher

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usher someone or something into some place

 and usher someone or something in

to escort or lead a person, a group, or something into a place. The guard ushered the group into the palace. They ushered in the visitors.

See also: place, usher

usher someone or something out of some place

 and usher someone or something out

to escort or lead someone or a group out of a place. We ushered them from the room. The woman ushered out the guest.

See also: of, out, place, usher

usher someone to something

to escort or lead someone to something, such as a seat, the door, etc. The well-dressed gentleman ushered the bride to the altar. Her father ushered her to the altar.

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welcome someone into something

 and welcome someone in

to greet one as one is ushered into something or some place. The Franklins welcomed us into their home. Please welcome in our new members.

See also: welcome

usher in something

also usher something in

to signal the beginning of something We will usher in the new year with champagne and dancing. Another powerful storm system ushered in wind and rain, causing great damage here.

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usher somebody in

to show that someone is welcome He opened the door wide and with a welcoming arm, ushered them in.

Usage notes: also used in the form usher someone into something ( to welcome someone to the start of something): Graduation ceremonies are designed to usher the new graduates into adult life.

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usher in

v.

1. To lead, escort, or conduct someone or something in: The butler ushered in the guests. I ushered the bride's mother in.

2. To precede and introduce something; inaugurate something: The armistice ushered in a new era of peace. We ushered in the new year with a celebration.

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usher out

v.

1. To lead, escort, or conduct someone or something out: Bodyguards ushered the politician out of the room. The police ushered out the protesters from the ballpark. The protesters were ushered out of the meeting room.

2. To follow or supersede someone or something: The ability to record sound on film ushered out the era of silent movies. The partygoers ushered the old year out with a champagne toast.

See also: out, usher