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   welcome

   /ˈwɛlkəm/

   noun

   • 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"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way: "welcome to the Wildlife Park"

   verb

   • 1. greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way: "hotels should welcome guests in their own language" Similar greetsay hello tosalutebid someone welcomeplay host/hostess toshow hospitality toreceivemeetembracereceive with open armsroll out the red carpet forfeteusher inOpposite shunspurn
   • ▪ 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" Similar express pleasure/satisfaction atbe pleased bybe glad abouttake pleasure inapprove ofappreciateacceptembraceinformal:give the thumbs up toOpposite rejectdisapprove of

   adjective

   • 1. (of a guest or new arrival) gladly received: "I'm pleased to see you, lad—you're welcome" Similar gladly receivedwantedappreciatedpopulardesirableacceptableacceptedOpposite unwelcome
   • 2. very pleasing because much needed or desired: "after your walk, the tea room serves a welcome cuppa" Similar pleasingagreeableencouraginggratifyinghearteningpromisingrefreshingfavourablepropitiouscheeringmuch neededpleasantto one's likingto one's tasteOpposite unpleasantdisappointing
   • 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!"

   Word Origin Old Englishwilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.

   Derivatives

   • 1. welcomely adverb
   • 2. welcomeness noun
   • 3. welcomer noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   How do you say welcome in a sentence?

   • You use welcome in expressions such as welcome home, welcome to London, and welcome back when you are greeting someone who has just arrived somewhere. Welcome to Washington. Welcome back, Deborah–It's good to have you here. If you welcome an action, decision, or situation, you approve of it and are pleased that it has occurred.

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   What does it mean to welcome a person?

   • , wel·comed, wel·com·ing. to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. to welcome a change. They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls. a welcome visitor. a welcome rest. She is welcome to try it.

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   How do you Say 'You're Welcome' in English?

   • You're welcome. "Thank you." "You're welcome." They made me very welcome in their home. Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along. He was given a warm (= friendly) welcome by his fans. (Definition of welcome from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 鼓勵, 樂於接受, 歡迎… 鼓励, 乐于接受, 欢迎…

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   Is welcome a noun or noun?

   • Welcome is also a noun. Environmental groups have given a guarded welcome to the Prime Minister's proposal. If you describe something as welcome, you mean that people wanted it and are happy that it has occurred. This was certainly a welcome change of fortune. The new 25 metre pool for more serious swimmers is a welcome addition.

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   • English (US)

     WELCOME meaning: 1. to be pleased about and encourage or...

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     WELCOME translate: 鼓勵, 樂於接受;歡迎;鼓勵;支持, 會面, 歡迎，迎接, 會面, 受歡迎的,...

   • Arabic Translation

     WELCOME translate: أهْلاً وسَهْلاً, مُرحّب بِه, يُرَحِّب,...

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     BELEAGUERED definition: 1. having a lot of problems or...

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   If you say that someone is welcome to something, you mean that you do not want it yourself because you do not like it and you are very willing for them to have it. If women want to take on the business world, they are welcome to it as far as I'm concerned.

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   to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change. to meet, accept, or receive (an action, challenge, person, etc.) in a specified, especially unfriendly, manner: They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls.

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   A welcome is a greeting that usually comes when you first arrive. Although you aren't fond of Aunt Martha, you always manage to give her a warm welcome when she comes to visit. When you accept someone into your home courteously, especially upon arrival, you welcome them.

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