informal 3K

Make yourselves at home

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk jɔːrˈsɛlvz æt hoʊm// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk jʊrˈsɛlvz æt hoʊm//

Meaning of Make yourselves at home

An invitation to feel relaxed and comfortable in someone's home.

In simple words: Feel comfortable in someone else's house.

Make yourselves at home in a sentence

• When you arrive, please just make yourselves at home!
• She told us to make ourselves at home as we settled in for the evening.
• The hosts insisted we make ourselves at home and help ourselves to food.
• As he opened the door, he smiled and said, 'Make yourselves at home!'
• After a long trip, they were relieved to hear, 'Make yourselves at home' from their friends.

How to use Make yourselves at home

Use this phrase when inviting guests to relax, typically in a casual setting. It's friendly and welcoming.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a friend saying 'make yourself at home' as they pour you a drink.

Related words

Collocations with Make yourselves at home

• Make yourselves at home
• Feel at home
• Welcome guests
• Settle in comfortably

Synonyms for Make yourselves at home

• Feel at ease
• Relax
• Be comfortable

Common mistakes with Make yourselves at home

• Using in very formal situations, which can feel odd.
• Not using it to express hospitality when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about "Make yourselves at home"

What does "Make yourselves at home" mean?

Feel comfortable in someone else's house.

What is the definition of "Make yourselves at home"?

An invitation to feel relaxed and comfortable in someone's home.

How do you use "Make yourselves at home" in a sentence?

When you arrive, please just make yourselves at home!

Can you give another example of "Make yourselves at home"?

She told us to make ourselves at home as we settled in for the evening.

What are synonyms for "Make yourselves at home"?

Common alternatives include Feel at ease, Relax, Be comfortable.

What words go with "Make yourselves at home"?

It commonly pairs with Make yourselves at home, Feel at home, Welcome guests, Settle in comfortably.

What are common mistakes when using "Make yourselves at home"?

Using in very formal situations, which can feel odd. Not using it to express hospitality when appropriate.

How do you pronounce "Make yourselves at home"?

US: //meɪk jʊrˈsɛlvz æt hoʊm//, UK: //meɪk jɔːrˈsɛlvz æt hoʊm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is "Make yourselves at home" formal or informal?

"Make yourselves at home" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use "Make yourselves at home"?

Use this phrase when inviting guests to relax, typically in a casual setting. It's friendly and welcoming.