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 WebDefne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Emma Gretzky, 21 Wayne and Janet welcomed their second daughter Emma on March 28, 2003, once Wayne was a few years into retirement.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden confirmed news of the 250 new trees on Wednesday after welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida back to the White House.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Days earlier, Beijing took the highly unusual step of welcoming Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, and giving him a meeting with Mr. Xi.
—Olivia Wang, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The welcoming pub setting feels much less formal than Le Hatley, but that doesn’t mean the fare compromises on quality.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
As tumultuous as his romantic life may have been, the friend zone was rock solid for the firefighter, with Eddie welcoming the news that Buck (Oliver Stark) is dating their friend Tommy (Lou Ferigno Jr.).
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
After the Warriors host the Pelicans on Friday, Steve Kerr’s team will then welcome the No. 12 seed Utah Jazz in its season finale.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
One bombshell lawsuit that will, at bare minimum, mangle Diddy’s career, came from a young man who was welcomed into his inner circle and, according to that producer, exited the mogul’s milieu after he was allegedly groomed, abused and exploited.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Skillsets of all levels are welcome to sign up for a volunteer trip to the FPT.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic lunch, walk the garden or participate in the interactive Storybook Stroll.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The daily resort fee covers amenities like access to Southernmost Beach (plus beach set-up), a welcome drink, a nightly treat and turndown service, and bottled water.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The passage of Wilson’s bill is welcome news for Kal Shah, founder and chief executive of Waave Dispensary in Greenbelt.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The sense of humor provides a welcome counterweight to the serious nature of the material, and also helps keep the fractured timeline clear, because the constant digressions and reversals are a running gag in and of themselves, worth paying attention to at all times.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
But analysts say the decline from 2.6% in February, though welcome, would likely not be enough to move up the ECB's first interest rate cut.
—David McHugh, Quartz, 3 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
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Emma Gretzky, 21 Wayne and Janet welcomed their second daughter Emma on March 28, 2003, once Wayne was a few years into retirement.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden confirmed news of the 250 new trees on Wednesday after welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida back to the White House.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Days earlier, Beijing took the highly unusual step of welcoming Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, and giving him a meeting with Mr. Xi.
—Olivia Wang, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The welcoming pub setting feels much less formal than Le Hatley, but that doesn’t mean the fare compromises on quality.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
As tumultuous as his romantic life may have been, the friend zone was rock solid for the firefighter, with Eddie welcoming the news that Buck (Oliver Stark) is dating their friend Tommy (Lou Ferigno Jr.).
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
After the Warriors host the Pelicans on Friday, Steve Kerr’s team will then welcome the No. 12 seed Utah Jazz in its season finale.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
One bombshell lawsuit that will, at bare minimum, mangle Diddy’s career, came from a young man who was welcomed into his inner circle and, according to that producer, exited the mogul’s milieu after he was allegedly groomed, abused and exploited.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The park was an important gathering place during decades of segregation when blacks were not welcome in other areas, generally north of Van Buren Street, and forced to attend segregated schools.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Skillsets of all levels are welcome to sign up for a volunteer trip to the FPT.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic lunch, walk the garden or participate in the interactive Storybook Stroll.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The daily resort fee covers amenities like access to Southernmost Beach (plus beach set-up), a welcome drink, a nightly treat and turndown service, and bottled water.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The passage of Wilson’s bill is welcome news for Kal Shah, founder and chief executive of Waave Dispensary in Greenbelt.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The sense of humor provides a welcome counterweight to the serious nature of the material, and also helps keep the fractured timeline clear, because the constant digressions and reversals are a running gag in and of themselves, worth paying attention to at all times.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
But analysts say the decline from 2.6% in February, though welcome, would likely not be enough to move up the ECB's first interest rate cut.
—David McHugh, Quartz, 3 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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