Understanding the meaning of welcome

welcome

/'wɛlkəm/

verb
bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
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Similar:

receive

Opposite:

say farewell

type of:
recognize greet recognise
verb
accept gladly
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"I welcome your proposals"

type of:
accept have take
noun
a greeting or reception
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"the proposal got a warm welcome"

type of:
greeting salutation
adjective
giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
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"a welcome relief" "a welcome guest" "made the children feel welcome" "you are welcome to join us"
Opposite:

unwelcome
verb
receive someone, as into one's house
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type of:
receive invite take in
noun
the state of being welcome
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"don't outstay your welcome"

type of:
acceptance

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