welcome · adj
welcome (PLEASING)
B2 If something is welcome, people are pleased about it and want it to happen.
Dictionary examples:
a welcome change (12.7)
Your comments are always welcome. (30.4)
welcome (PLEASED)
B1 If you are welcome, people are pleased that you are there.
Dictionary examples:
I felt so welcome at the gym, I forgot I hate exercising! (0.0)
The dentist made me feel so welcome, I almost enjoyed the drilling! (0.0)
I'm always welcome at my friend's house, especially when I bring food! (0.0)
You will always be welcome here. (13.7)
She makes us (feel) welcome whenever we visit her. (29.8)
be welcome to do sth ()
B1 used to tell someone that they can certainly do something, if they want to
Dictionary examples:
You're welcome to eat my cooking, if you're brave enough! (0.0)
You're welcome to borrow my invisible car, but good luck finding it! (0.0)
You're welcome to read my mind, but it's mostly thinking about pizza! (0.0)
Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along. (22.2)
you're welcome ()
A2 said as a polite answer when someone thanks you for doing something
Dictionary examples:
"Thanks for the coffee." "You're welcome. I only dropped it twice!" (0.0)
"Thanks for the ride." "You're welcome. We only got lost three times!" (0.0)
"Thanks for the hug!" "You're welcome. Sorry about the wet paint." (0.0)
"It was very nice of you to help." "You're welcome." (10.1)