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Definition welcome in British English

welcome adjective

adjective
/ˈwelkəm/
1

if you are welcome, or are a welcome visitor at a place, people are pleased that you are there

Example

Your friends are always welcome here.

Example

Pat was a very welcome guest.

Example

It's a beautiful place - you will be made very welcome.

Synonyms and related words
dear desirable precious
1.1

if something is welcome, people are happy about it because it is pleasant or because they need it

Example

The early flowers are a welcome sight.

Example

The sunny weather was a welcome bonus.

Example

A cold drink would be very welcome.

Example

This year's bonus will be welcome to those on lower incomes.

Synonyms and related words
dear desirable precious
2

if someone tells you that you are welcome to do something, they are saying that you may do it if you want to

Example

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

Example

You're more than welcome to stay overnight.

Synonyms and related words
yes of course certainly
2.1

if someone tells you that you are welcome to something, they mean that you can have it or use it, usually because they do not want it or do not like it themselves

Example

Flying - you're welcome to it as far as I'm concerned (=I do not want to do it).

Synonyms and related words
yes of course certainly
Definition welcome in British English