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Definition welcome in British English

welcome verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈwelkəm/
1

to greet someone in a polite and friendly way when they have come to see you or to help you

Example

Some hotels do not even welcome guests in their own language.

Example

Visitors will be warmly welcomed.

Synonyms and related words
shout out shout-out welcome
2

to say that you approve of something that has happened or that you are pleased about it

Example

They welcomed the new proposals.

Example

The move has been welcomed by environmentalists.

Example

The announcement will be widely welcomed (=welcomed by many people).

Example

The president welcomed the accord as a step towards political stability.

Synonyms and related words
approve recommend consent
3

to say that you are pleased to accept or consider something such as an opportunity or a question

Example

We welcome suggestions from our readers.

Example

The faculty welcomes prospective students wishing to visit departments.

Synonyms and related words
accept consent assent
4

to celebrate an event

Example

Fireworks welcomed the New Year in Moscow's Red Square.

Synonyms and related words
celebrate celebration parade
Definition welcome in British English