/ˈwelkəm/
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Translation
A warm word you say to someone who has just arrived, to show you are glad they are here.
Word origin
From Old English wilcuma, a wished-for guest, from wil (pleasure) and cuma (one who comes).
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- wilcuma
- English cognates
- come
Examples
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"Welcome" greets someone who has just arrived.
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You add "to" and the place after "welcome".
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"You are welcome" is the normal answer to "thank you".
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