welcome
(noun, adjective, verb, interjection)
adjective
1. giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
- a welcome relief
- a welcome guest
- made the children feel welcome
Similar word(s): wanted
Sentences with welcome as an adjective:
- a welcome visitor
- a welcome present; welcome news
- You are welcome to the use of my library.
interjection
1. Greeting given upon someone's arrival.
noun
1. the state of being welcome
- don't outstay your welcome
Definition categories: state, acceptance
2. a greeting or reception
- the proposal got a warm welcome
Definition categories: communication, greeting, salutation
Sentences with welcome as a noun:
- We entered the house and found a ready welcome.
verb
1. accept gladly
- I welcome your proposals
Definition categories: possession, accept, have, take
2. bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
Similar word(s): receive
Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize
3. receive someone, as into one's house
Definition categories: contact, invite, receive
Sentences with welcome as a verb:
- We welcome suggestions for improvement.