"welcomes" in the noun sense
1. welcome
the state of being welcome
"don't outstay your welcome"
2. welcome
a greeting or reception
"the proposal got a warm welcome"
"welcomes" in the verb sense
1. welcome
accept gladly
"I welcome your proposals"
2. welcome, receive
bid welcome to greet upon arrival
3. welcome
receive someone, as into one's house
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