Related Clues:

• Take a coat and introduce, perhaps
• Start of a segue
• Show to a seat
• Usher to the parlor
• "And now," e.g.
• Receive as a guest
• Usher
• Usher past the threshold
• Act as usher
• Make welcome
• Welcome, perhaps
• Welcome, as houseguests
• Bring past the threshold
• 'Pleading's got to bring the winner in (4,2)'
• Welcome at the front door