welcomed
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for welcomed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Greeted warmly, or made to feel accepted.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use welcomed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “welcomed” mean?
The word “welcomed” means greeted warmly, or made to feel accepted. In plain terms, made to feel wanted and accepted.
How do you pronounce “welcomed”?
“Welcomed” is pronounced WEHL-kuhmd (/ˈwɛlkəmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “welcomed” in a sentence?
Here is “welcomed” used in a sentence: “She felt welcomed the moment she walked into the new office.”
What part of speech is “welcomed”?
“Welcomed” is an adjective.
Is “welcomed” a common word?
“Welcomed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between welcomed and welcome?
"Welcomed" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "welcome," meaning someone was greeted warmly, as in "they welcomed us." "Welcome" without the -d also works as an adjective ("a welcome guest") and in the fixed reply "you're welcome."
Is it welcome change or welcomed change?
The standard idiom is "a welcome change," using "welcome" as an adjective describing something pleasant. "Welcomed change" is understood but less natural, because that form leans on the verb sense of having been received warmly.
What is the difference between welcomed and unwelcome?
"Welcomed" means greeted warmly or made to feel accepted, while "unwelcome" means not wanted or not appreciated. Note the form: the usual opposite adjective is "unwelcome," not "unwelcomed."
When do you write 'you're welcome' rather than 'welcomed'?
The polite reply to thanks is always "you're welcome," using "welcome" as an adjective and never "welcomed." "Welcomed" describes the action of having received someone warmly, as in "they welcomed us at the door."