welcome-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: gladly accept or approve

Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] WELCOME NP2

Examples:
She welcomed serious discussion of literature and science.
I welcome your proposals.
Pets are welcomed at the Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area.

Mappings:
VerbNet: judgment-33.1-1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: welcome.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: to greet upon arrival, to receive someone

Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[human] WELCOME NP2[human] NP1[animate] WELCOME NP2[human] NP1[human] WELCOME NP2[animate] NP1[animate] WELCOME NP2[animate]

Examples:
He welcomed the new students into the department.
Welcome to my world!
A Navy petty officer is enthusiastically welcomed by his dog after returning home.

Mappings:
VerbNet: admit-65
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: welcome.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3