Welcome \Wel"come\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Welcomed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Welcoming}.] [AS. wilcumian.]
To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and
entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a
visitor; to welcome a new idea. "I welcome you to land."
--Addison.
[1913 Webster]
Thus we salute thee with our early song,
And welcome thee, and wish thee long. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]