welcome
/ˈwɛl.kəm/ noun B2- The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
- The utterance of such a greeting.
- Kind reception of a guest or newcomer. · We entered the house and found a ready welcome.
- The state of being a welcome guest; a feeling of one's presence and comfort being desired.
Plural welcomes
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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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