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welcome

wel·come

welcome

 
 
pronunciation:
wel km
parts of speech:
interjection, noun, transitive verb, adjective
features:
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part of speech: interjection
definition: used to express warm or hospitable greetings to one recently arrived.
Welcome! We're so glad you could come.
similar words:
aloha, hail, hello, hi, howdy
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a warm or hospitable greeting or reception.
We gave her a warm welcome.
antonyms:
spurn
similar words:
aloha, embrace, glad hand, greeting, handshake, hospitality, reception, salutation, salute
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: welcomes, welcoming, welcomed
definition 1: to respond to the arrival of with pleasure and hospitality.
The host welcomed the guests as they arrived.The employees welcomed the new worker.We welcomed the visitors to our city.The couple welcomed another foster child into their home.
synonyms:
greet, receive
similar words:
admit, entertain, hail, include, meet
definition 2: to be glad to receive or accept.
Our organization welcomes donations.I would welcome a cold drink right now.
synonyms:
appreciate, embrace, invite
antonyms:
ostracize, shrink, spurn
similar words:
accept, applaud, encourage, hail, receive, urge
definition 3: to meet or receive in a particular way.
The demonstrators welcomed the ambassador with banners of protest.
synonyms:
greet, receive
similar words:
hail, meet, salute
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: warmly or hospitably received.
Her brother and sister were always welcome visitors.
antonyms:
unwelcome
similar words:
accepted, comfortable, wanted
definition 2: appreciated; gratifying.
The rains brought welcome relief from the drought.The cooler weather was a welcome change after the heat wave of the past week.
synonyms:
appreciated, gratifying
antonyms:
unwelcome
similar words:
agreeable, delightful, grateful, needed, pleasing, refreshing, satisfying
definition 3: freely permitted to have, use, or do.
You're welcome to any food you can find in the fridge.The neighbors said we were welcome to use their pool while they were away.You're welcome to join us for dinner if you'd like.
synonyms:
invited, permitted
similar words:
allowed, free
definition 4: under no obligation for the favor or courtesy granted (used to acknowledge an expression of thanks).
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
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derivations: welcoming (adj.), welcomely (adv.), welcomeness (n.), welcomer (n.)