welcome
/ˈwɛl.kəm/ adjective B1- Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company. · a welcome visitor· Refugees are welcome in our city!
- Producing gladness. · a welcome turn of events; welcome news
- Followed by to: free to have or enjoy gratuitously. · You are welcome to the use of my library.
Comparative welcomer · Superlative welcomest
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Spencer lived in a big yellow house at White Sands Cove, and she came to the door with surprise and welcome mingled on her benevolent face.
When she crossed the log bridge over the brook the kitchen light of Green Gables winked her a friendly welcome back, and through the open door shone the hearth fire, sending out its warm red glow athwart the chilly autumn night.
As a part of Avonlea life even a Pye was welcome.
Darcy it was welcome intelligence: Elizabeth had been at Netherfield long enough.
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