To welcome is to happily receive a thing or a person. This word is used for information that makes us happy, objects that make our lives easier, and people who visit or move to a place.
The word "welcome" can be used as a verb:
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past
past participle
welcome
welcomed
welcomed
We welcome you.
The teacher welcomes students as they enter the classroom.
A hotel clerk welcomes guests when they check in.
Store employees welcome customers as they arrive.
Residents of the drought-stricken area welcomed the forecast of heavy rain.
The guests were welcomed by the hosts.
The United States welcomes millions of people who visit or arrive as immigrants.
The Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors and new residents when they pass through New York City.
This word can also be used as an adjective:
The wedding announcement was welcome news.
You are welcome to browse through the store.
The travelers are welcome to stay the night instead of driving through the storm.
The baby is a welcome addition to the family.
A welcome mat greets people as they arrive at a person’s home.
A welcoming committee sent a basket of fruit and some flowers to the people who moved into the neighborhood.
When someone says "thank-you," a polite response is "you’re welcome."
