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
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
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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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Concacaf House Miami opens on Lincoln Road, a pedestrian promenade, June 11 and will welcome soccer enthusiasts through July 19 to enjoy experiential pop-ups, challenges, art installations, gaming stations, kids’ activities, watch parties and more, all for free.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Perhaps your sister will welcome a discussion of a 2-1 cost sharing.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 12 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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