Having, receiving or welcoming...?
My friends came over, so I was...

...receiving my friends at home?
...welcoming my friends at home?
...having my friends at home?

Thank you.

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Having, receiving or welcoming...?
My friends came over, so I was...

...receiving my friends at home?
...welcoming my friends at home?
...having my friends at home?

Thank you.

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I think the most natural way to say it would be, "I had my friends over" or "I invited my friends over."  I think the first two of your examples (receiving and welcoming) are fine, but sound a bit formal.

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All three are used in English today.   I would also say in my home.

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The Queen 'receives' visitors - most of us  wouldn't use that term.  Welcome friend TO your home, and have friends over, or have friends around are also possible.

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