Welcome meaning

What does “welcome” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“welcome” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of being welcome.

welcome

noun

  1. the state of being welcome

    “don't outstay your welcome”

  2. a greeting or reception

    “the proposal got a warm welcome”

verb

  1. accept gladly

    “I welcome your proposals”

  2. bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

    Synonymsreceive
    Oppositessay farewell
  3. receive someone, as into one's house

adjective

  1. giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

    “a welcome relief”

    “a welcome guest”

    Oppositesunwelcome

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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