welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
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
W. M. Thackeray4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Synonyms
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
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
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Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
The Angels will welcome Soler’s bat into a lineup in need of a jolt.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Seating will be added to the welcome center’s liquor and grocery/deli, offering patrons a spot to enjoy a sandwich with a marsh view.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The night opened with a warm welcome from Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief operating and marketing officer, followed by remarks from TikTok’s media and entertainment director Reia Davidson.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Still, opening act Gracie Abrams was welcomed by the crowd.
—Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
The Angels will welcome Soler’s bat into a lineup in need of a jolt.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Pets are welcome, though they might be consumed in a pinch.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Seating will be added to the welcome center’s liquor and grocery/deli, offering patrons a spot to enjoy a sandwich with a marsh view.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The night opened with a warm welcome from Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief operating and marketing officer, followed by remarks from TikTok’s media and entertainment director Reia Davidson.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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