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   Wel·come

   /ˈwelkəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. an instance or manner of greeting someone: "you will receive a warm welcome"

   exclamation

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

   verb

   • 1. greet (someone arriving) in a glad, 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: "visitors with disabilities are always welcome" Similar gladly receivedwantedappreciatedpopulardesirableacceptableacceptedOpposite unwelcome
   • ▪ very pleasing because much needed or desired: "after your walk, the cafe serves a welcome pot of coffee" Similar pleasingagreeableencouraginggratifyinghearteningpromisingrefreshingfavorablepropitiouscheeringmuch neededpleasantto one's likingto one's tasteOpposite unpleasantdisappointing
   • ▪ allowed or invited to do a specified thing: "anyone is welcome to join them at their midday meal"
   • ▪ used to indicate that one is relieved to be relinquishing the control or possession of something to another: "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

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   What does it mean if a person is welcome?

   • Received with pleasure and hospitality into one’s company or home: a welcome guest. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying: a welcome respite from hard work. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited: You are welcome to join us. Used in the expression you’re welcome to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.

   What is the difference between welcome and wellcome?

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   What is a welcome verb?

   • Definition of welcome verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere welcome somebody They were at the door to welcome us. welcome somebody to something It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. welcome somebody + adv./prep. The whole family turned out to welcome him back.

   welcome verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

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   Where does the word 'welcome' come from?

   • It comes from the Old English word “wilcuma,” which means “one whose coming is pleasing.” Let's explore the word's meaning, usage, and origin in more detail. "Welcome" Definition: What Does "Welcome" Mean?

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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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   welcome definition: 1. to be pleased about and encourage or support something: 2. to meet and speak to someone in a…. Learn more.

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   to greet someone who has arrived in a place: Both families were there to welcome us. Fewer examples. I'd like to welcome Dr Edwards to the conference. She personally welcomes all her guests. No one was there to welcome us at the airport. Please welcome our guest speaker, Peter Challis.

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   Definitions of 'welcome'. 1. If you welcome someone, you greet them in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere. [...] 2. You use welcome in expressions such as welcome home, welcome to Boston, and welcome back when you are greeting someone who has just arrived somewhere. [formulae] [...]

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   1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home: a welcome guest. 2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying: a welcome respite from hard work. 3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited: You are welcome to join us. 4. Used in the expression you're welcome to acknowledge an expression of gratitude. n. 1.

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    Oct 4, 2023 · Welcome (interjection): A term used to warmly greet someone who has just arrived. “Welcome” is a word that can be used in different ways to express kindness, gratitude, or appreciation. It can also indicate that someone or something is wanted, invited, or allowed to do something.