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Variant of welcome

adjective

gladly and cordially received: a welcome guest
agreeable or gratifying: welcome news
freely and willingly permitted or invited: welcome to use the library

noun

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

interjection

you are welcome here: an expression of cordial greeting

transitive verb welcomed, welcoming

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

Related Forms:

welcomer noun

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