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Welcome

/ˈwɛlkəm/

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

📖 Definitions of "Welcome"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

  2. 2

    The utterance of such a greeting.

  3. 3

    Kind reception of a guest or newcomer.

    "We entered the house and found a ready welcome."

  4. 4

    The state of being a welcome guest.

verb
  1. 1

    To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".

  2. 2

    To accept something willingly or gladly.

    "We welcome suggestions for improvement."

adjective
  1. 1

    Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

    "Refugees welcome in London!"

  2. 2

    Producing gladness.

    "a welcome present;  welcome news"

  3. 3

    Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.

    "You are welcome to the use of my library."

interjection
  1. 1

    Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

  2. 2

    Ellipsis of you're welcome.

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