1. Accept gladly
   "I welcome your proposals"
    
2. Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
   "The host welcomed the guests to the party";
   - receive
    
3. Receive someone, as into one's house
   "They welcomed the new neighbours with a small party"

1. Giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
   "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us"; "a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"

1. A greeting or reception
   "the proposal got a warm welcome"
    
2. The status of being accepted or wanted
   "don't outstay your welcome"

Derived forms: welcomes, welcoming, welcomed

See also: wanted

Type of: accept, acceptance, greet, greeting, have, invite, receive, recognise [Brit], recognize, salutation, take, take in

Antonym: unwelcome

Encyclopedia: Welcome, Ontario