| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | receive gladly |
| Synonyms: | accept, accept gladly, accost, admit, bid welcome, embrace, entertain, flag*, greet, hail, hug, meet, offer hospitality, receive, roll out red carpet, salute, show in, take in, tumble*, usher in |
| Antonyms: | reject, turn away |