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English adjective: welcome

1. welcome giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted


SamplesA welcome relief.
A welcome guest.
Made the children feel welcome.
You are welcome to join us.


See alsowanted


Antonymsunwelcome


English noun: welcome

1. welcome (state) the state of being welcome


SamplesDon't outstay your welcome.


Broader (hypernym)acceptance

2. welcome (communication) a greeting or reception


SamplesThe proposal got a warm welcome.


Broader (hypernym)greeting, salutation


Narrower (hyponym)cordial reception, glad hand, hospitality, inhospitality


English verb: welcome

1. welcome (possession) accept gladly


SamplesI welcome your proposals.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)accept, have, take

2. welcome (communication) bid welcome to; greet upon arrival


Synonymsreceive


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)greet, recognise, recognize


Antonymssay farewell

3. welcome (contact) receive someone, as into one's house


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)invite, receive, take in









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