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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.

We welcome you to the show.

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


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)


: 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


: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival

: the state of being welcome


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

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