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   welcome

   /ˈwɛlkəm/

   noun

   • 1. an instance or manner of greeting someone: "you will receive a warm welcome"
   • ▪ a pleased or approving reaction: "the announcement received an immediate welcome from childcare agencies"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way: "welcome to the Wildlife Park"

   verb

   • 1. greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way: "hotels should welcome guests in their own language" Similar greetsay hello tosalutebid someone welcomeplay host/hostess toshow hospitality toreceivemeetembracereceive with open armsroll out the red carpet forfeteusher inOpposite shunspurn
   • ▪ be glad to entertain (someone) or receive (something): "we welcome any comments"
   • ▪ react with pleasure or approval to (an event or development): "the bank's decision to cut its rates was widely welcomed" Similar express pleasure/satisfaction atbe pleased bybe glad abouttake pleasure inapprove ofappreciateacceptembraceinformal:give the thumbs up toOpposite rejectdisapprove of

   adjective

   • 1. (of a guest or new arrival) gladly received: "I'm pleased to see you, lad—you're welcome" Similar gladly receivedwantedappreciatedpopulardesirableacceptableacceptedOpposite unwelcome
   • 2. very pleasing because much needed or desired: "after your walk, the tea room serves a welcome cuppa" Similar pleasingagreeableencouraginggratifyinghearteningpromisingrefreshingfavourablepropitiouscheeringmuch neededpleasantto one's likingto one's tasteOpposite unpleasantdisappointing
   • 3. allowed or invited to do a specified thing: "we arrange a framework of activities which you are welcome to join"
   • ▪ used to indicate relief at relinquishing the control or possession of something to someone else: "the job is all yours and you're welcome to it!"

   Word Origin Old Englishwilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.

   Derivatives

   • 1. welcomely adverb
   • 2. welcomeness noun
   • 3. welcomer noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWELCOME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WELCOME definition: 1. to be pleased about and encourage or support something: 2. to meet and speak to someone in a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › welcomeWelcome Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WELCOME is to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality. How to use welcome in a sentence.

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   Welcome definition: (a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure). See examples of WELCOME used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWELCOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as welcome, you mean that people wanted it and are happy that it has occurred. This was certainly a welcome change of fortune. American English : welcome / ˈwɛlkəm /

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWELCOME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   WELCOME meaning: 1. to be pleased about and encourage or support something: 2. to meet and speak to someone in a…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › welcomeWelcome - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A welcome is a greeting that usually comes when you first arrive. Although you aren't fond of Aunt Martha, you always manage to give her a warm welcome when she comes to visit. When you accept someone into your home courteously, especially upon arrival, you welcome them.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWELCOME | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WELCOME definition: 1. used to greet someone who has just arrived somewhere: 2. to greet someone who has arrived in a…. Learn more.