Tra từ welcome - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

wel·come [welcome welcomes welcomed welcoming] verb, adjective, noun, exclamation BrE [ˈwelkəm] NAmE [ˈwelkəm]
verb
1. transitive, intransitive to say hello to sb in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere
•~ (sb) They were at the door to welcome us.
•a welcoming smile
•~ sb to sth It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home.
2. transitive ~ sb to be pleased that sb has come or has joined an organization, activity, etc
• They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm).
3. transitive ~ sth to be pleased to receive or accept sth
• I'd welcome any suggestions.
• I warmly welcome this decision.
•In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English wilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.

Example Bank:
•Economists cautiously welcomed the president's initiative.
•Foreign bankers and economists cautiously welcomed the minister's initiative.
•He welcomed us into the club.
•If you visit our town you will be warmly welcomed.
•Many companies have warmly welcomed these changes in legislation.
•The proposals have been widely welcomed.
•The school is preparing to welcome the new intake of students.
•The whole family turned out to welcome him back.
•We are delighted to welcome you to our company.
•We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
•I'd welcome any suggestions.
•She gave me a welcoming smile.
•They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms.
Idioms: ↑outstay your welcome ▪ ↑you're welcome

adjective
1. that you are pleased to have, receive, etc
•a welcome sight
• Your letter was very welcome.
• The fine weather made a welcome change.
2. (of people)accepted or wanted somewhere
• Children are always welcome at the hotel.
• Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived.
•I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting.
•a welcome guest
3. ~ to do sth (informal)used to say that you are happy for sb to do sth if they want to
• They're welcome to stay here as long as they like.
• You're welcome to use the pool.
4. ~ to sth (informal)used to say that you are very happy for sb to have sth because you definitely do not want it
•It's an awful job. If you want it, you're welcome to it!

Word Origin:
Old English wilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.

Example Bank:
•He made it plain that Holman's interest in his business affairs was not entirely welcome.
•New members are welcome to the club.
•The 1% rate cut is extremely welcome.
•They made us very welcome in their home.
•Visitors are always welcome.
•You are perfectly welcome to stay here, if you don't mind the mess.
•You are perfectly welcome to stay here: I can't offer five-star accommodation, that's all.
•You would be a most welcome guest.

noun
1. countable, uncountable something that you do or say to sb when they arrive, especially sth that makes them feel you are happy to see them
• Thank you for your warm welcome.
• The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home.
•a speech/smile of welcome
•to receive a hero's welcome
2. countable the way that people react to sth, which shows their opinion of it
• This new comedy deserves a warm welcome.
• The proposals were given a cautious welcome by the trade unions.

Word Origin:
Old English wilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.

Example Bank:
•A big welcome to our special guest, James Greenan.
•A warm welcome awaits you at this family-run hotel.
•Sensing that he had outstayed his welcome, he quickly left.
•Sensing that he had outstayed his welcome, he quickly said his goodbyes and left.
•She got a hero's welcome on her return from the Olympics.
•She held out her arms in welcome.
•Thank you for those words of welcome.
•The audience gave the band a rousing welcome.
•The proposal received a cautious welcome from the Opposition.
•The proposals have been given a broad welcome by green campaigners.
•They received a cold welcome to their new home.
•Ellen received a hero's welcome on returning to her home town.
•Her wrinkled face broke into a smile of welcome.
•Thank you for your warm welcome.
•This new comedy deserves a warm welcome.

exclamation used as a ↑greeting to tell sb that you are pleased that they are there
• Welcome home!
• Welcome to Oxford!
•Good evening everybody. Welcome to the show!

Word Origin:
Old English wilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.