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Bookmark or Share- You are welcome/You are welcomed to ... - WordReference Forums"Welcomed" is the past participle of the verb "welcome". Like most past participles, "welcomed" can also work as an adjective, although its meaning is different from the meaning of the adjective "welcome".
- What's the official rule regarding use of "welcome" versus "welcomed"?"Welcome" would be the most versatile choice, use "welcomed" when emphasizing the act of those who did the welcoming: "It was a welcome reminder that we live in an enlightened age" vs. "We were welcomed with a barrage of angry catcalls".
- All suggestions are welcome/welcomed - WordReference ForumsThis use of "welcomed" is a passive voice verb rather than an adjective, and it suggests that someone actively extends a welcome to English teachers (perhaps by shaking their hands, giving them a cup of tea, introducing them to the other members of the group, etc.) Think of it this way "English teachers are welcomed in this group, but algebra ...
- Which is correct: "feedback is welcome" or "feedback is welcomed"?They are both correct, but the sense is a little different. In the first one 'welcome' is being used as an adjective. The second one is a passive construction--'feedback is welcomed (by us)'. Even though they mean basically the same thing, I like the first one better. The active voice is simpler and sounds stronger.
- you will be welcome or you will be welcomed? - WordReference ForumsThis time, 'welcomed' is a verb. When you visit our home someone will meet you and greet you 'with pleasure or courtesy'. (See welcome) There may be a significant difference, and I'll exaggerate to make the point. 'You will always be welcome.'
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