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interjection
1.
(a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure): Welcome, stranger!
noun
2.
a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
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Welcoming
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
verb (used with object)
3.
to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy.
4.
to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change.
5.
to meet, accept, or receive (an action, challenge, person, etc.) in a specified, especially unfriendly, manner: They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls.
adjective
Idiom6.
gladly received, as one whose arrival gives pleasure: a welcome visitor.
7.
agreeable, as something arriving, occurring, or experienced: a welcome rest.
8.
given full right by the cordial consent of others: She is welcome to try it.
9.
without obligation for the courtesy or favor received (used as a conventional response to expressions of thanks): You're quite welcome.
10.
wear out one's welcome, to make one's visits so frequent or of such long duration that they become offensive: Your cousins have long since worn out their welcome.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse velkominn, equivalent to vel well1 + kominn come (past participle); replacing Old English wilcuma one who is welcome, equivalent to wil- welcome (see will2) + cuma comer
before 900; Middle English < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse velkominn, equivalent to vel well1 + kominn come (past participle); replacing Old English wilcuma one who is welcome, equivalent to wil- welcome (see will2) + cuma comer
Related forms
wel·come·ness, noun
wel·com·er, noun
pre·wel·come, noun, verb (used with object), pre·wel·comed, pre·wel·com·ing.
un·wel·come, adjective
un·wel·comed, adjective
EXPANDun·wel·com·ing, adjective
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| welcoming | |
adjective | |
| very cordial; "a welcoming smile" |
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