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Welcome

/ˈwɛlkəm/

A friendly or pleased reception of someone or something new

Synonyms:

She welcomed us with a smile.

Mr Veneering welcomes his dear Twemlow.

The audience cheered in damp-eyed hysteria, welcoming back their wayward child.

Derived from the Old English wilcuma, a combination of wil (will, desire) and cuman (to come); it originally meant desired guest.

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