English Dictionary: welcoming | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Welcome \Wel"come\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Welcomed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Welcoming}.] [AS. wilcumian.] To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea. [bd]I welcome you to land.[b8] --Addison. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long. --Milton. |