Definitions for welcome



Overview of noun welcome

The noun welcome has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) welcome

(the state of being welcome; "don't outstay your welcome")

2. welcome

(a greeting or reception; "the proposal got a warm welcome")


Overview of verb welcome

The verb welcome has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (15) welcome

(accept gladly; "I welcome your proposals")

2. (4) welcome, receive

(bid welcome to; greet upon arrival)

3. (2) welcome

(receive someone, as into one's house)


Overview of adj welcome

The adj welcome has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (4) welcome

(giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted; "a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"; "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us")

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