WELCOME

I. transitive verb (~d; welcoming) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English welcumian, wylcumian, from wilcuma, noun Date: before 12th century to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality, to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of , ~r noun II. interjection see: will Date: 12th century — used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival III. adjective Date: 12th century received gladly into one's presence or companionship , giving pleasure ; received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need , willingly permitted or admitted , 4. — used in the phrase “You're ~” as a reply to an expression of thanks ~ly adverb ~ness noun IV. noun Date: 1525 a greeting or reception usually upon arrival , the state of being ~