welcome
wel-come
interjection
A friendly greeting to someone who has just arrived.
"Welcome to our home!"
adjective
Received with pleasure; something desired or agreeable.
"Any help would be most welcome."
noun
An act of greeting someone or the manner of reception.
"We received a warm welcome."
verb
To greet someone with pleasure upon their arrival.
"They welcomed us warmly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: receive
Antonyms: say farewell, unwelcome