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welcome

/'w/E/lk/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

    adj.all

    Examples
    A welcome relief.
    A welcome guest.
    Made the children feel welcome.
    You are welcome to join us.
    Antonyms unwelcome

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a <i>welcome</i> visitor.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the state of being welcome

    noun.state

    Examples
    Don't outstay your welcome.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a greeting or reception

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The proposal got a warm welcome.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Salutation to a newcomer.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. accept gladly

    verb.possession

    Examples
    I welcome your proposals.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

    verb.communication

    Synonyms receive
    Antonyms say farewell

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. receive someone, as into one's house

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to <i>welcome</i> a visitor; to <i>welcome</i> a new idea.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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