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Welcome

ˈwɛlkəm

Welcome definitions
noun
welcome welcomes
  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"

interjection
  1. used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way

    "welcome to the Wildlife Park"

verb
welcome welcomed welcomes welcoming
  1. greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way

    "hotels should welcome guests in their own language"

    • 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"

adjective
welcome
  1. (of a guest or new arrival) gladly received

    "I'm pleased to see you, lad—you're welcome"

  2. very pleasing because much needed or desired

    "after your walk, the tea room serves a welcome cuppa"

  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!"