welcome

/wˈɛlkʌm/

/ˈwɛɫkəm/

welcome

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

to welcome

MAIN VERB

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

synonyms : receive

accept gladly

receive someone, as into one's house

welcome

received with pleasure into one's presence; that one is delighted to have, receive, etc.

antonyms : unwelcome

Welcome

the way that an idea, opinion, or a point of view is received or approved by people

the state of being welcome

a greeting or reception

Examples

1. Schools have welcomed such arrangements with open arms.

2. The dairy farm welcomed several new calves during the calving season.

3. The tour guide welcomed the tourists at the hotel lobby.

4. Welcome to my world!