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Vitor
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Welcome as an Adjective. ... In the phrase “you're welcome,” which is what you say when someone thanks you, “welcome” is an adjective. Welcome as a Verb. When used as a verb, welcome keeps the same meaning; to welcome something means to greet it or to receive or accept it with pleasure.
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The word "welcome" can be used as an adjective or a verb.You're welcome - (active construction - present tense active voice)You're welcomed (by…. us, them, him etc.) – (passive construction - present tense passive voice)Here are some examples:They were welcome to the club. (allowed to be at the club)They were welcomed to the club. (met and received at the club)We would welcome any comment (Accept)Any comment would be welcomed (Accepted)
We were welcomed – met and received.We were welcome – accepted, allowed.He welcomed me with joy at his home.I was welcome at his home.They ran forward to welcome her.They ran forward and welcomed her.I was there to welcome my guests.I welcomed my guests.
Also check here:https://dictionarykiwi.com/2016/10/17/you-are-welcome-or-you-are-welcomed-or-you-welcome/
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Sara
Online Arabic Tutor, Teaching Moroccan dialect, Standard Arabic, Tashlheet Conversational French, for non-native speakers
“Welcome” should be used in the adjective form, as an interjection or as a present tense verb to describe something as wanted, appreciated, and accepted. “Welcomed” should be used in the verb form to talk about the action of wanting and appreciating something that is accepted.
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