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welcome

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verb

wel·​come ˈwel-kəm How to pronounce welcome (audio)
welcomed; welcoming

transitive verb

1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer noun

welcome

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interjection

used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival

welcome

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adjective

1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
he was welcome to come and go W. M. Thackeray
4
used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely adverb
welcomeness noun

welcome

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noun

1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome

Example Sentences

Verb She welcomed the students into her home. We welcome you to the show. He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge. Adjective That will be a welcome change. He was a welcome sight. Noun He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race. offered a warm welcome to the stranger See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
We were honored to welcome @SecretaryPete to celebrate the $40M in federal grant funding! Ariana Garcia, Chron, 14 Sep. 2022 As King Charles III makes his last leg of his tour of the nations in the United Kingdom in Northern Ireland, preparations to welcome the queen's remains back to London are underway. Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 When hungry car enthusiasts flock to the North American International Auto Show, plenty of popular Detroit eateries are ready to welcome diners with a wide scope of culinary tastes. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 Heather Rae El Moussa is ready to welcome her first baby. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The space also holds a brand new robotics and engineering room, the admissions welcome center, and many faculty and staff office spaces. Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute Parenting Lab tests everything new parents need to welcome a new baby including bottle warmers, nursing bras and baby formula. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 But as the pandemic waned this past spring, The Armoury was able to welcome back partners like Liverano & Liverano and Pommella Napoli for in-person fittings. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2022 Welcome back, Kelly Clarkson — and welcome to New York. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022
Adjective
The influx of tourism is welcome at a difficult economic time for Britain. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesman, said this week that the Kremlin was not considering full mobilization but that the debate was welcome — to a point. Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 The chapel hosts worship services that are free to the public every day, but outside of services visitors are welcome on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for a fee. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 15 Sep. 2022 No audition is required to join the Messiah Choral Society; everyone is welcome. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 All are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 All Canine Companions dogs and pet dogs are welcome. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 People who had to evacuate their homes or apartments due to the heavy rains and flooding that Wisconsin saw Sunday into Monday are welcome at a shelter the American Red Cross has opened at Brookfield's Elmbrook Church. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Probably a bit of liquidity would be welcome on our meteorological balance sheet. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022
Noun
Following the warm welcome Wednesday morning, Mitchell took part in an unofficial workout with some of the guys who are already in town ahead of the start of training camp, including LeVert, Garland, Allen and Mobley. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Over the past several centuries, New Zealand has become home to the Australian bittern, the white-faced heron, the welcome swallow. Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 New World Order got a warm welcome at D23, with a number of new and old MCU actors officially announced to return to the fold. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 After a warm welcome by Wes Gordon, Mayor Adams addressed the crowd, acknowledging the personal impact fashion holds on everyday individuals beyond the forward-facing glamor of the runway. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 After spending much of the COVID-19 pandemic there with her late husband, Prince Philip, the Queen continued to spend her summers at Balmoral (following a rousing annual welcome event, until recently). Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 David Cameron greets the Queen during a ceremonial welcome for the president of Mexico in 2015. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Following a warm welcome delivered by Daniel, HFR hosted a runway show for guests to view the latest collections from Jonathan Hayden, Clarence Ruth, and Nicole Benefield. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 7 Sep. 2022 Indiana running back - and former Auburn back - Shaun Shivers got for a rude welcome to Indiana football on Friday night. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English welcumian, wylcumian, from wilcuma, noun

Interjection

Middle English, alteration of wilcume, from Old English, from wilcuma desirable guest (akin to Old High German willicomo desirable guest); akin to Old English willa, will desire, cuman to come — more at will, come

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of welcome was before the 12th century

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