Definition of WELCOME. Meaning of WELCOME. Synonyms of WELCOME
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Definition of WELCOME
Welcome Welcome Wel"come, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Welcomed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Welcoming.] [AS. wilcumian.]
To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and
entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a
visitor; to welcome a new idea. ``I welcome you to land.'
--Addison.
Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome
thee, and wish thee long. --Milton.
Welcome Welcome Wel"come, n.
1. Salutation to a newcomer. ``Welcome ever smiles.' --Shak.
2. Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the
house and found a ready welcome.
His warmest welcome at an inn. --Shenstone.
Truth finds an entrance and a welcome too. --South.
To bid welcome, to receive with professions of kindness.
To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome.
--Shak.