welcome

adjective

UK /ˈwelkəm/

1
if you are welcome, or are a welcome visitor at a place, people are pleased that you are there
Your friends are always welcome here.
Pat was a very welcome guest.
make someone welcome:
It’s a beautiful place – you will be made very welcome.
Synonyms and related words
Loved, liked or wanted very much
dear
desirable
precious
1. 1a
  if something is welcome, people are happy about it because it is pleasant or because they need it
  The early flowers are a welcome sight.
  The sunny weather was a welcome bonus.
  A cold drink would be very welcome.
  welcome to:
  This year’s bonus will be welcome to those on lower incomes.
  Synonyms and related words
  Loved, liked or wanted very much
  dear
  desirable
  precious
2
if someone tells you that you are welcome to do something, they are saying that you may do it if you want to
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.
more than welcome (=very welcome):
You’re more than welcome to stay overnight.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of giving permission
yes
of course
certainly
1. 2a
  if someone tells you that you are welcome to something, they mean that you can have it or use it, usually because they do not want it or do not like it themselves
  Flying – you’re welcome to it as far as I’m concerned (=I do not want to do it).
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of giving permission
  yes
  of course
  certainly

phrases

you’re welcome

welcome

adjective

US /ˈwelkəm/

1
if you are welcome, or are a welcome visitor at a place, people are pleased that you are there
Your friends are always welcome here.
Pat was a very welcome guest.
make someone welcome:
It’s a beautiful place – you will be made very welcome.
Synonyms and related words
Loved, liked or wanted very much
dear
desirable
precious
1. 1a
  if something is welcome, people are happy about it because it is pleasant or because they need it
  The early flowers are a welcome sight.
  The sunny weather was a welcome bonus.
  A cold drink would be very welcome.
  welcome to:
  This year’s bonus will be welcome to those on lower incomes.
  Synonyms and related words
  Loved, liked or wanted very much
  dear
  desirable
  precious
2
if someone tells you that you are welcome to do something, they are saying that you may do it if you want to
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.
more than welcome (=very welcome):
You’re more than welcome to stay overnight.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of giving permission
yes
of course
certainly
1. 2a
  if someone tells you that you are welcome to something, they mean that you can have it or use it, usually because they do not want it or do not like it themselves
  Flying – you’re welcome to it as far as I’m concerned (=I do not want to do it).
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of giving permission
  yes
  of course
  certainly

phrases

you’re welcome

welcome

interjection

UK /ˈwelkəm/

1
used for welcoming someone to a place
Welcome to Edinburgh.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
1. 1a
  used at the beginning of a radio or television programme
  Welcome to the show.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of television and radio programmes
  action replay
  break
  clip

welcome

interjection

US /ˈwelkəm/

1
used for welcoming someone to a place
Welcome to Springfield.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
1. 1a
  used at the beginning of a radio or television program
  Welcome to the show.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of television and radio programs
  action replay
  break
  clip

welcome

noun

UK /ˈwelkəm/

Word Forms

singular	welcome
plural	welcomes

1
countable/uncountable an act of welcoming or greeting someone
They received a tumultuous welcome.
The mayor said some words of welcome (=made a short speech to welcome people).
a warm welcome (=an especially friendly welcome):
He gave us a warm welcome and invited us to lunch.
in welcome:
He held his hand out in welcome.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
2
countable a reaction to a suggestion or decision
The proposal received an enthusiastic welcome.
Politicians gave a cautious welcome to the appointment (=were pleased by it but not completely satisfied).
Synonyms and related words
Reactions and ways of responding
reaction
response
reply

phrases

outstay/overstay your welcome

welcome

noun

US /ˈwelkəm/

Word Forms

singular	welcome
plural	welcomes

1
countable/uncountable an act of welcoming or greeting someone
They received a tumultuous welcome.
The mayor said some words of welcome (=made a short speech to welcome people).
a warm welcome (=an especially friendly welcome):
He gave us a warm welcome and invited us to lunch.
in welcome:
He held his hand out in welcome.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
2
countable a reaction to a suggestion or decision
The proposal received an enthusiastic welcome.
Politicians gave a cautious welcome to the appointment (=were pleased by it but not completely satisfied).
Synonyms and related words
Reactions and ways of responding
reaction
response
reply

phrases

outstay/overstay your welcome

welcome

verb transitive

UK /ˈwelkəm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	welcome
he/she/it	welcomes
present participle	welcoming
past tense	welcomed
past participle	welcomed

1
to greet someone in a polite and friendly way when they have come to see you or to help you
Some hotels do not even welcome guests in their own language.
warmly welcome (=with enthusiasm):
Visitors will be warmly welcomed.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
2
to say that you approve of something that has happened or that you are pleased about it
They welcomed the new proposals.
The move has been welcomed by environmentalists.
The announcement will be widely welcomed (=welcomed by many people).
welcome something as something:
The president welcomed the accord as a step towards political stability.
Synonyms and related words
To express or give approval
approve
recommend
consent
3
to say that you are pleased to accept or consider something such as an opportunity or a question
We welcome suggestions from our readers.
The faculty welcomes prospective students wishing to visit departments.
Synonyms and related words
To say yes
accede
accept
assent
4
to celebrate an event
Fireworks welcomed the New Year in Moscow’s Red Square.
Synonyms and related words
To celebrate
celebrate
celebration
parade

welcome

verb transitive

US /ˈwelkəm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	welcome
he/she/it	welcomes
present participle	welcoming
past tense	welcomed
past participle	welcomed

1
to greet someone in a polite and friendly way when they have come to see you or to help you
warmly welcome (=with enthusiasm):
Visitors will be warmly welcomed.
Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello
shout out
shout-out
welcome
2
to say that you approve of something that has happened or that you are pleased about it
They welcomed the new proposals.
The move has been welcomed by environmentalists.
The announcement will be widely welcomed (=welcomed by many people).
welcome something as something:
The president welcomed the accord as a step toward political stability.
Synonyms and related words
To express or give approval
approve
recommend
consent
3
to say that you are pleased to accept or consider something such as an opportunity or a question
We welcome suggestions from our readers.
The faculty welcomes prospective students wishing to visit departments.
Synonyms and related words
To say yes
accede
accept
assent
4
to celebrate an event
Fireworks welcomed the New Year in Moscow’s Red Square.
Synonyms and related words
To celebrate
celebrate
celebration
parade

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