English to English
welcome
('w/E/lk/@/m
)
adjective (a)
- giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted(adj.all)Example:
A welcome relief.
A welcome guest.
Made the children feel welcome.
You are welcome to join us.
source: wordnet30 - Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- the state of being welcome(noun.state)Example:
Don't outstay your welcome.
source: wordnet30 - a greeting or reception(noun.communication)Example:
The proposal got a warm welcome.
source: wordnet30 - Salutation to a newcomer.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- accept gladly(verb.possession)Example:
I welcome your proposals.
source: wordnet30 - bid welcome to; greet upon arrival(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- receive someone, as into one's house(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea.(verb)source: webster1913