welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
he was welcome to come and go—
W. M. Thackeray
W. M. Thackeray4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Synonyms
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
Verb
She welcomed the students into her home.
We welcome you to the show.
He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
Adjective
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
Noun
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
Recent Examples on the WebChuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Powers-Johnson is the type of player coach Dan Campbell will welcome with open arms.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Quentin and Daniella married in November 2018 and have welcomed two children together — their son Leo arrived in 2020 and their daughter was born two years later.
—Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
We quickly were soothed by how welcoming people were.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Today, Napa Valley embraces the opportunity to welcome fresh visitors, inviting them to immerse themselves in the myriad delights the wine country has.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
The historic train station is preparing to reopen after 30 years of decay and is hiring station services associates to be the welcoming team for the summer.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Dairy delights Host Kristen Kish welcomed the chefs back to Top Chef Kitchen, where there was another surprise: Now that two chefs are back in the competition, that means two chefs could be eliminated at any time from this point forward.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Finding new uses for affordable, widely accessible medications is good for public health, and any progress toward neutralizing viruses is welcome.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
But these are welcome any time of year, especially when the drink's frosty temperatures will cool you down.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
China, too, has allowed security concerns to affect a greater proportion of its economy, even as Mr. Xi and other Chinese leaders have tried to reassure foreign businesses that their investment is welcome.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and all are welcome to gather for the event at St. Andrew’s UMC, 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
During her tenure, CBS opened some of TV’s most popular programs to advertisers in new ways, including product integrations that weren’t always welcome in past eras.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
The restaurant recommends reservations, though walk-ins are welcome. Hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday; 5-10 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday; 5-11 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m., Sunday.
Details: 2221 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-529-6616, dahliatapas.com.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Plus, in a city that's notoriously spendy for food, a special set lunch menu, with pizza, pasta, dessert, and coffee or tea for around $18, is welcome.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Each is waiting for a welcome from the West that has never arrived.
—Erika Kinetz, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
Quite literally: The words flash on screen, all caps, as our welcome.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Glinda offers a not-so-warm welcome to her new roommate by offering her a tiny space to sleep behind a clothing rack stuffed full with pink frocks.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Public showers are available for residents who lack indoor plumbing — $3 per visit, with the elderly welcome to bathe for free.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
And despite the warm welcome from Italian officials and doctors, the children could not shed memories of Gaza.
—Nariman El-Mofty Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
So Emily, welcome to Spectrum and welcome to Fixing the Future.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
Good morning and welcome to Los Angeles Times Politics, our new guide to an election year fraught with controversy, misinformation and, yes, exhaustion.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
The Trojans vacated their 2004 national title and 14 games Bush took part in, and the university disassociated from its former player (that ban was adjusted by the NCAA to 10 years in 2017, and Bush was welcomed back to campus in 2020).
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Powers-Johnson is the type of player coach Dan Campbell will welcome with open arms.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Quentin and Daniella married in November 2018 and have welcomed two children together — their son Leo arrived in 2020 and their daughter was born two years later.
—Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
We quickly were soothed by how welcoming people were.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Today, Napa Valley embraces the opportunity to welcome fresh visitors, inviting them to immerse themselves in the myriad delights the wine country has.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
The historic train station is preparing to reopen after 30 years of decay and is hiring station services associates to be the welcoming team for the summer.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Dairy delights Host Kristen Kish welcomed the chefs back to Top Chef Kitchen, where there was another surprise: Now that two chefs are back in the competition, that means two chefs could be eliminated at any time from this point forward.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Visitors are welcome; register in advance at toastmastersvoyagers@gmail.com.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Finding new uses for affordable, widely accessible medications is good for public health, and any progress toward neutralizing viruses is welcome.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
But these are welcome any time of year, especially when the drink's frosty temperatures will cool you down.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
China, too, has allowed security concerns to affect a greater proportion of its economy, even as Mr. Xi and other Chinese leaders have tried to reassure foreign businesses that their investment is welcome.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and all are welcome to gather for the event at St. Andrew’s UMC, 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
During her tenure, CBS opened some of TV’s most popular programs to advertisers in new ways, including product integrations that weren’t always welcome in past eras.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
The restaurant recommends reservations, though walk-ins are welcome. Hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday; 5-10 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday; 5-11 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m., Sunday.
Details: 2221 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-529-6616, dahliatapas.com.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Plus, in a city that's notoriously spendy for food, a special set lunch menu, with pizza, pasta, dessert, and coffee or tea for around $18, is welcome.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Noun
In a brief recent visit, this reporter was met with a friendly welcome from the counter staff and crave-inducing fragrances.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Each is waiting for a welcome from the West that has never arrived.
—Erika Kinetz, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
Quite literally: The words flash on screen, all caps, as our welcome.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Glinda offers a not-so-warm welcome to her new roommate by offering her a tiny space to sleep behind a clothing rack stuffed full with pink frocks.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Public showers are available for residents who lack indoor plumbing — $3 per visit, with the elderly welcome to bathe for free.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
And despite the warm welcome from Italian officials and doctors, the children could not shed memories of Gaza.
—Nariman El-Mofty Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
So Emily, welcome to Spectrum and welcome to Fixing the Future.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
Good morning and welcome to Los Angeles Times Politics, our new guide to an election year fraught with controversy, misinformation and, yes, exhaustion.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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