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welcome
[ wel-kuhm ]
interjection
- (a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure):
Welcome, stranger!
noun
- a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure:
to give someone a warm welcome.
verb (used with object)
- to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy.
- 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.
adjective
- gladly received, as one whose arrival gives pleasure:
a welcome visitor.
- agreeable, as something arriving, occurring, or experienced:
a welcome rest.
- given full right by the cordial consent of others:
She is welcome to try it.
- without obligation for the courtesy, favor, or service received (used as a conventional response to expressions of thanks): He thanked me, and I told him he was welcome.
You're quite welcome; I'm glad you like the gift.
He thanked me, and I told him he was welcome.
welcome
/ ˈɛə /
adjective
- gladly and cordially received or admitted
a welcome guest
- bringing pleasure or gratitude
a welcome gift
- freely permitted or invited
you are welcome to call
- under no obligation (only in such phrases as you're welcome or he's welcome , as conventional responses to thanks)
sentence substitute
- an expression of cordial greeting, esp to a person whose arrival is desired or pleasing
noun
- the act of greeting or receiving a person or thing; reception
the new theory had a cool welcome
- wear out one's welcometo come more often or stay longer than is acceptable or pleasing
verb
- to greet the arrival of (visitors, guests, etc) cordially or gladly
- to receive or accept, esp gladly
Derived Forms
- ˈɱdzԱ, noun
- ˈɱdz, adverb
- ˈɱdz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ɱcdz·Ա noun
- ɱcdz· noun
- ·ɱcdz noun verb (used with object) prewelcomed prewelcoming
- ܲ·ɱcdz adjective
- ܲ·ɱcdzd adjective
- ܲ·ɱcdz·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of welcome1
Idioms and Phrases
- wear out one's welcome, to make one's visits so frequent or of such long duration that they become offensive:
Your cousins have long since worn out their welcome.
More idioms and phrases containing welcome
see warm welcome ; wear out one's welcome ; you're welcome .Example Sentences
But he also welcomed more research into the causes of autism and said increased attention is a "meaningful opportunity".
While some student organisations welcomed Nandi-Ndaitwah's announcement, others have criticised it as unfeasible and vague.
Americans are largely welcomed with open arms and warm hospitality when they visit Mexico’s vibrant cities, archaeological ruins and vast beaches.
"We're very honoured that they welcomed us into their beautiful town and let us sing that song," said the band, "and we're grateful that it's on film so we can relive those memories forever".
But Kirchlechner, while welcoming the move as "long overdue", added that the proposal is "not going to solve the problem".
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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