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1. Very cordial
   "a welcoming smile"

1. Accept gladly
   "I welcome your proposals"
    
2. Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
   - receive
    
3. Receive someone, as into one's house

See also: hospitable, welcomer

Type of: accept, greet, have, invite, receive, recognise [Brit], recognize, take, take in

Antonym: say farewell

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