welcome to, be

Idioms

Be cordially or freely allowed to, as in You're most welcome to join us, or You're welcome to borrow my boat whenever you like. [1300s] Also see you're welcome.

Example Sentences

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"Those who are wanted by their countries or who are investigated by police authorities from overseas are not welcome to be part of the citizens of Vanuatu."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

"It’s most welcome to be able to say that we are now in disinflation."

From Reuters • Feb. 2, 2023

The idea is to say that you’re more than welcome to be successful in the European market, but if you grow in market power, you should also grow in responsibility.

From The Verge • Mar. 17, 2022

They cited Goodell’s previous remarks that the NFL would “be cooperative” with Congress and that witnesses “are welcome to be public if they wish to.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021

I buzzed long and hard in a way that was supposed to say “you are extra welcome to be here.”

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

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