Our host welcomed us into his home.
Our host welcomed us into his home.
English
welcome
ˈwɛlkəm, ˈwel.kəm, ˈwelkəm
Meaning: to greet someone or something in a polite or friendly way; to receive with pleasure
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | welcome |
| 3rd person singular present | welcomes |
| Present participle | welcoming |
| Past | welcomed |
| Will future | will welcome |
| Going-to future | going to welcome |
| Imperative negative | don't welcome / do not welcome |
Example sentences
We warmly welcome all the new students to our university.
We warmly welcome all the new students to our university.
The school principal welcomed the new students during the assembly.
The school principal welcomed the new students during the assembly.
The captain welcomed the passengers aboard.
The captain welcomed the passengers aboard.
The team welcomed the new coach with open arms.
The team welcomed the new coach very warmly.
Usage Notes
Used for greeting people arriving or accepting new ideas and developments with approval.
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