welcome

nouns

the state of being welcome
"don't outstay your welcome"
welcome
is a type of (narrower)
the state of being acceptable and accepted
"torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
acceptance
a greeting or reception
"the proposal got a warm welcome"
welcome
is a type of (narrower)
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
greeting, salutation

verbs

accept gladly
"I welcome your proposals"
welcome
is a type of (narrower)
receive willingly something given or offered
"The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present"
accept, have, take
bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
receive, welcome
is derived from
welcomer
antonym
say farewell
receive someone, as into one's house
welcome
is a type of (narrower)
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
"The community warmly received the refugees"
invite, receive, take in

adjectives

giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
"a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"; "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us"
welcome
antonym
unwelcome
see also
desired or wished for or sought
"couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster"
wanted