Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - welcome
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n., int., v., & adj. --n. the act or an instance of greeting or receiving (a person, idea, etc.) gladly; a kind or glad reception (gave them a warm welcome). --int. expressing such a greeting (welcome!; welcome home!). --v.tr. receive with a welcome (welcomed them home; would welcome the opportunity). --adj. 1 that one receives with pleasure (a welcome guest; welcome news). 2 (foll. by to, or to + infin.) a cordially allowed or invited; released of obligation (you are welcome to use my car). b iron. gladly given (an unwelcome task, thing, etc.) (here's my work and you are welcome to it). Phrases and idioms make welcome receive hospitably. outstay one's welcome stay too long as a visitor etc. you are welcome there is no need for thanks. Derivatives welcomely adv. welcomeness n. welcomer n. welcomingly adv. Etymology: orig. OE wilcuma one whose coming is pleasing f. wil- desire, pleasure + cuma comer, with later change to wel- WELL(1) after OF bien venu or ON velkominn
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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 ~ ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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