welcome definition

1. the state of being welcome
• examples: don't outstay your welcome
2. a greeting or reception
• examples: the proposal got a warm welcome
3. accept gladly
• examples: I welcome your proposals
4. bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
5. receive someone, as into one's house
6. giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
• examples: a welcome relief
• examples: a welcome guest
• examples: made the children feel welcome
• examples: you are welcome to join us