accogli

Accogli is the second-person singular form of the Italian verb accogliere in the present tense, meaning you welcome or you receive. It is used to address someone directly. The form can also function as the informal imperative, as in Accogli questa novità, meaning “Welcome this news” or “Embrace this news.”

The verb accogliere comes from Latin origins and conveys the idea of bringing someone toward oneself to receive or host them. In Italian, this has evolved into a broad sense of welcoming guests, accepting proposals, or receiving something with openness. The present tense forms include io accolgo, tu accogli, lui accoglie, noi accogliamo, voi accogliete, loro accolgono, with accogli serving as the tu form.

Usage and nuance: accogliere and its inflected forms are widely used in everyday language, from hospitality and social contexts to formal procedures. Phrases like accogliere gli ospiti (welcome the guests) or accogliere una proposta (accept a proposal) illustrate its flexible meaning. The noun accoglienza denotes the act or quality of welcoming or hospitality, while adjectives such as accogliente describe a person or place as welcoming.

Related terms and concepts include accogliere, accoglienza, and accogliente. The broader synonym set includes ricevere and ospitare, though accogliere emphasizes the act of reception and warmth. In cultural and social contexts, accoglienza is a key idea in hospitality, community integration, and charitable work.