verb

welcome

Translation

to welcome, to greet, welcome

They welcomed us into their home.

Welcome to London!

You are always welcome here.

We welcome your suggestions.

to welcome ((sb.)) They welcomed the new student.

Welcome to ((a place)) Welcome to our city!

to be welcome ((to do sth.)) You are welcome to join us.

to welcome ((sth.)) We welcome new ideas.

Synonyms (verb): greet, receive; Antonyms (adjective): unwelcome, unwanted

From Old English 'wilcuma', a guest whose coming is pleasing, from 'willa' (pleasure, desire) + 'cuma' (guest).

Think of it as 'well come' - it is good that you have come.