Welcome | Mean of welcome in English Dictionary

/ˈwɛlkəm/

• giving someone happiness or pleasure
1. That is welcome news.
2. That will be a welcome change.
3. He was a welcome sight.
• Verb
• to greet (someone) in a warm and friendly manner
1. She welcomed the students into her home.
2. We welcome you to the show.
• to receive or accept (something) with happiness or pleasure
1. He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
2. We welcome your comments/suggestions. [=we will be glad to receive any comments/suggestions you may have]
3. I welcome this opportunity [=I am glad to have this opportunity] to explain what really happened.
• Noun

• the way in which someone is greeted
1. He extended a warm welcome to the new family in town. [=he greeted the new family warmly]
2. He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
3. They gave us a cold welcome. [=they did not greet us in a friendly way]
4. Her suggestion was given a cold welcome. [=people did not like her suggestion]
• to be no longer welcome to stay in a place because you have stayed too long, been impolite, etc.
1. After staying for a week, she felt she had worn out her welcome.
2. As much as he has contributed to the company, he has outstayed his welcome and needs to go.