to bid welcome

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.Salutation to a newcomer. "Welcome ever smiles." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2.Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome. [1913 Webster]

His warmest welcome at an inn.— Shenstone.[1913 Webster]

Truth finds an entrance and a welcome too.— South.[1913 Webster]

To bid welcome, to receive with professions of kindness. [1913 Webster]

To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome.— Shak.[1913 Webster]