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A hearty, hospitable reception or greeting, as in We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived . This expression, dating from the mid-1700s, should not be confused with the similar warm reception , which from about 1700 signified a hostile welcome, as in His rivals were planning a warm reception for him .

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