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welcome

The correct spelling is welcome.

How to pronounce welcome

/ˈwɛlkəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɛlkəm/

Say it like: Wel-com-e

The correct spelling is welcome. The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception. For example: "We entered the house and found a ready welcome."

Usage Examples

We entered the house and found a ready welcome.

We welcome suggestions for improvement.

Refugees welcome in London!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
  2. 2.The utterance of such a greeting.
  3. 3.Kind reception of a guest or newcomer.
  4. 4.The state of being a welcome guest.

verb

  1. 1.To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
  2. 2.To accept something willingly or gladly.

adjective

  1. 1.Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
  2. 2.Producing gladness.
  3. 3.Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.

interjection

  1. 1.Greeting given upon someone's arrival.
  2. 2.Ellipsis of you're welcome.

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