adjective / verb / interjection / noun
welcome
WEL-kum/ˈwelkəm/
Received or accepted with pleasure.
The arriving guest is welcome, greeted by the host's smile and the family's open arms.
Etymology
Willa and cuma together described a guest whose coming suited someone’s wishes. From greeting such a guest, welcome broadened to describe anything received gladly, including events and offers.
In context
through continued friendship. You will still be welcome in this country
Your input will be welcome when we ask for public input
More examples
- We welcome new neighbors with homemade cookies.
- You're welcome to use my umbrella.
- "Welcome! Come in and have a seat."
- The whole family gives us a warm welcome.
Forms
welcome · welcomes · welcomed · welcoming · more welcome · most welcome
unwelcome adjective — Not wanted or received with pleasure.
Similar words
- appreciated
- Emphasizes gratitude or recognition of value rather than glad reception.
- acceptable
- Means satisfactory enough to accept, without necessarily giving pleasure.