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1welcomeverb welcome \wel-km\
: to greet (someone) in a warm and friendly manner: to receive or accept (something) with happiness or pleasure
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welcomed welcoming
Full Denition of WELCOME
transitive verb
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomer noun
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She welcomed the students into her home.
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He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
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Origin of WELCOME
Middle English, from Old English welcumian, wylcumian, from wilcuma, nounFirst Known Use: before 12th century
Related to WELCOME
Synonymsdrink (in), eat (up), embrace, lap (up)
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2welcomeinterjection
used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place
Full Denition of WELCOME
used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
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Origin of WELCOME
Middle English, alteration of wilcume, from Old English, from wilcuma desirable guest (akin to OldHigh German willicomo desirable guest); akin to Old English willa, will desire, cuman to come more at WILL, COME
First Known Use: 12th century
3welcomeadjective
: giving someone happiness or pleasure
used to say that you are happy to have someone come to and stay in a place (such as yourhome)
Full Denition of WELCOME
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
: willingly permitted or admitted
used in the phrase You're welcome as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely adverb
welcomeness noun
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Examples of WELCOME
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
First Known Use of WELCOME
12th century
Related to WELCOME
Synonymsagreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful,delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly,luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury),sweet, tasty, pleasant
Antonymsdisagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
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4welcomenoun
: the way in which someone is greeted
Full Denition of WELCOME
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
: the state of being welcome
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Examples of WELCOME
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
First Known Use of WELCOME
1525
Related to WELCOME
Synonymsgreeting, salutation, salute, hello
Antonymsadieu, bon voyage, cong (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)
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verb welcome \wel-km\
welcomed welcoming
Denition of WELCOME for Kids
: to greet with friendship or courtesy
: to receive or accept with pleasure
2welcomeadjective
Denition of WELCOME for Kids
: greeted or received gladly
: giving pleasure : PLEASING
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something