welcome

1. Giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted (synset 302550712)
   "a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"; "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us"
   also: wanted - desired or wished for or sought

1. The state of being welcome (synset 114436669)
   "don't outstay your welcome"
   is a type of: acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted
2. A greeting or reception (synset 106643829)
   "the proposal got a warm welcome"
   is a type of: greeting, salutation - (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
   subtypes:

   • cordial reception, hospitality - kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
   • inhospitality - unkind and inconsiderate welcome
   • glad hand - a warm welcome; may be insincere

1. Accept gladly (synset 202241988)
   "I welcome your proposals"
   is a type of: accept, have, take - receive willingly something given or offered
2. Bid welcome to;
   Greet upon arrival (synset 200902346)
   is a type of: greet, recognise, recognize - express greetings upon meeting someone
   same as: receive
3. Receive someone, as into one's house (synset 201472727)
   is a type of: invite, receive, take in - express willingness to have in one's home or environs

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