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welcome
verb
wel·come | \ ˈwel-kəm \
welcomed; welcoming
Definition of welcome
(Entry 1 of 4)
transitive verb
1: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence ofwelcomes danger

welcome
interjection
Definition of welcome (Entry 2 of 4)
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival

welcome
adjective
Definition of welcome (Entry 3 of 4)
1: received gladly into one's presence or companionshipwas
always welcome in their home
2: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response
to a needa welcome relief
3: willingly permitted or admittedhe was welcome to come and go— W. M.
Thackeray

4—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of

thanks

welcome
noun
Definition of welcome (Entry 4 of 4)
1: a greeting or reception usually upon arrivala warm welcome
2: the state of being welcomeoverstayed their welcome
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Verb

welcomer noun

Adjective

welcomely adverb
welcomeness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for welcome
Synonyms: Verb

drink (in), eat (up), embrace, lap (up)

Synonyms: Adjective

agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful,

delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying,heave
nly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty,satisfying
, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty

Synonyms: Noun

greeting, hello, salutation, salute

Antonyms: Adjective

disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome

Antonyms: Noun

adieu, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-
by)
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Examples of welcome in a Sentence

Verb

She welcomed the students into her home. We welcome you to the show.
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Fast forward to this week: Mr Trump welcomed Mr Khan to the White House
for their first talks face to face.— The Economist, "America swaps its stick for a carrot
in its dealings with Pakistan," 27 July 2019Staff are also welcome to contact MSU
Denver’s Office of Human Resources at 303-615-0009.— Kirk Mitchell, The
Denver Post, "Metro State University tests office for carcinogens after 4 employees diagnosed
with cancer," 25 July 2019
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First Known Use of welcome

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for welcome
Verb

Middle English, from Old English welcumian, wylcumian, from wilcuma, noun

Interjection

Middle English, alteration of wilcume, from Old English,

from wilcuma desirable guest (akin to Old High German willicomo desirable
guest); akin to Old English willa, willdesire, cuman to come — more
at WILL, COME

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welchman
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welcome home
welcome mat
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Phrases Related to welcome
outstay/overstay one's welcome
overstay one's welcome
put/roll/throw out the welcome mat
wear out one's welcome
you're welcome
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welcome
verb
English Language Learners Definition of welcome
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to greet (someone) in a warm and friendly manner
: to receive or accept (something) with happiness or pleasure

welcome
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of welcome (Entry 2
of 4)
—used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place

welcome
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of welcome (Entry 3
of 4)
: giving someone happiness or pleasure
—used to say that you are happy to have someone come to and stay in a
place (such as your home)
—used to say that someone can have or take something because you do
not want it yourself —+ to

welcome
noun
English Language Learners Definition of welcome (Entry 4
of 4)
: the way in which someone is greeted
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welcome
verb
wel·come | \ ˈwel-kəm \
welcomed; welcoming
Kids Definition of welcome
(Entry 1 of 3)
1: to greet with friendship or courtesy
2: to receive or accept with pleasureWe welcomed the opportunity to travel.

welcome
adjective
Kids Definition of welcome (Entry 2 of 3)
1: greeted or received gladlya welcome rainVisitors are welcome.
2: giving pleasure : PLEASINGa welcome sight
3: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy somethingYou're welcome to come
along.
4—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of
thanks

welcome
noun
 Kids Definition of welcome (Entry 3 of 3)
: a friendly greeting
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(welcome): අභිමත, ආදරයෙන් පිළිගන්නවා, ආදරයෙන් පිළිගැනීම, කාලානුරූප, ප්රිෙ, සත්කාරෙ,

සම්මානෙ, ස්වාගත, සැරද ආයුය ෝවන්