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welcome Definition

wel·come (wel′kəm)

adjective

  1. gladly and cordially received a welcome guest
  2. agreeable or gratifying welcome news
  3. freely and willingly permitted or invited welcome to use the library

Etymology: ME welcume, altered by assoc. with wel, well (as if transl. of OFr bien venu) < wilcume < OE wilcuma, orig. n., a welcome guest < willa, pleasure, will + cuma, guest < cuman, to come

noun

an act or expression of welcoming a hearty (or cold) welcome

you are welcome here: an expression of cordial greeting

transitive verb -·comed, -·com·ing

  1. to greet with pleasure and hospitality
  2. to receive or accept with pleasure or satisfaction to welcome criticism
  3. to meet, receive, or acknowledge in a specified way; greet

welcome Related Forms

wel′·comer noun

welcome Idioms

bid welcome

to receive with cordial greetings

wear out one's welcome

☆

to come so often or stay so long that one is no longer welcome

you're welcome

you're under no obligation for the favor given: the conventional response to an expression of thanks

welcome Synonyms

welcome

interj.

greetings, come right in, make yourself at home, how do you do?, glad to see you, won't you come in?

welcome Synonyms

welcome

modif.

  1. Willingly received as a guest

    warmly received, gladly admitted, desired, appreciated, honored, esteemed, cherished.

    Antonyms undesirable*, unwelcome*, unwanted. *

  2. Willingly accepted

    desirable, agreeable, pleasant, grateful, good, pleasing, joy-bringing, delightful.

    Antonyms undesirable*, disagreeable*, unpleasant.

welcome Synonyms

welcome

n.

greetings, salute, salutation, a hero's welcome, handshake, warm reception, free entrance, entree, hospitality, friendliness, the glad hand*.

Antonyms rebuke*, snub*, cool reception.

wear out one's welcome*

bore, stay too long, make others tired, make others weary, make others bored, overstay one's welcome, hang around; see also remain 1, weary 1.

welcome Synonyms

welcome

v.

embrace, hug, take in; see greet.

welcome Usage Examples

Object

  • feedback: We welcome feedback about any of the contents of these newsletters.
  • announcement: The Directors of the two new centers warmly welcomed the announcement.
  • suggestion: Sudoku fun welcomes suggestions for new features, be sure to let.. .
  • visitor: Visitors Fees We welcome visitors to our weekly meetings; , there is no obligation to join.
  • proposal: Community Interest Company 4.2 NCVO broadly welcomes the proposals for the Community Interest Company.
  • comment: We also welcome any comments you may have on our web site.

Adjective modifier

  • warm: You will always be greeted with a warm welcome... .
  • friendly: Whether you are on holiday, business, visiting friends or just passing through, you are assured of a warm, friendly welcome.

Modifies a noun

  • addition: A welcome addition to the book would be a glossary of acronyms used in the chapters.
  • pack: A welcome pack including wine awaits you upon arrival.
  • boost: A fun nights entertainment indeed and a welcome boost to the credibility of singing drummers!
  • return: Making a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse, Phoenix Dance Theater presents a powerful triple bill spanning three decades of dance.
  • distraction: The mode serves to break up the action nicely and provides a welcome distraction from the more traditional races.

Used with adjective complement

feel: When I finally arrived I was made to feel very welcome by Tim and Andy my instructors.

Noun used with modifier

Everyone: Come and paint pottery at the Cornmill Ceramic Cafe Everyone welcome, have loads of fun and let your creativity flow.

Infinitive complement

  • attend: Senior scientists are welcome to attend, space permitting.
  • join: You are of course very welcome to join us anyway.
  • reprint: You are welcome to reprint it ( with copyright and subscription information ) and continue to enjoy the tips.
  • come: Your partner or another relative or friend is welcome to come with you.
  • participate: The thrust of the meeting is controversy and we expect lively and interactive debates and all are welcome to participate.