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
wel·com·er
-mə(r)
plural -s
: one that welcomes
a crowd of welcomers awaited the incoming train
the traditional welcomer of the outcast, America—
J. R. Krueger
J. R. KruegerExamples 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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
While crews were still putting on the finishing touches — including paving part of the parking garage entrance — Chicago and national media were given a preview of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park yesterday ahead of it welcoming the public later this month.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Instead, the ceremonies will combine welcoming speeches, a parade of flags, the presentation of the match ball and about 30 minutes of musical entertainment.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
There will be more police officers, trains and buses that are affordable as the Big Apple prepares to welcome soccer fans from all over the world.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Verb
Ever since 1948, when the resident artist Victor Vasarely put Gordes on the map, the town has welcomed political bigwigs, French presidents, artists, and musicians.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
While crews were still putting on the finishing touches — including paving part of the parking garage entrance — Chicago and national media were given a preview of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park yesterday ahead of it welcoming the public later this month.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Instead, the ceremonies will combine welcoming speeches, a parade of flags, the presentation of the match ball and about 30 minutes of musical entertainment.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
There will be more police officers, trains and buses that are affordable as the Big Apple prepares to welcome soccer fans from all over the world.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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