received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.-producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news.-free to have or enjoy gratuitously; as, you are welcome to the use of my library.-salutation to a newcomer.-kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome.-to salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea.