
Welcome gift vs Welcoming gift | WordReference Forums
Jan 21, 2016 · "The number of welcome gifts is 200" sounds really iffy to me where as "The number of welcoming gifts is 200" sounds more fluent to me. Would there be other ways to describe the same meaning as 'Welcoming gift'? Such as a company souvenir or presents? edit: The company is giving these gifts to new members/employees …
welcomed vs. welcome | WordReference Forums
Dec 23, 2005 · In the example given, either welcome or welcomed would work. According to the a dictionary, one of the definitions of welcome as a verb is "to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good". This fits your example, and the verb to welcome is changed to the passive voice of the present tense. Thus, we get Questions are welcomed.
You’re welcome for the present; I’m so glad you like it
Feb 14, 2007 · I read, "you're welcome for the present (moment)," ie., "you're welcome for now," and I wondered, "Why wouldn't you also be welcome later?!" But in American English, this means something a little different: "you may have this present (if you want it)." In other words, it is an offer, and not a response when the person thanks you!
All suggestions are welcome/welcomed - WordReference Forums
Aug 7, 2007 · It is not incorrect to use "welcomed", but it does not mean the same thing as saying "welcome". This 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 ...
the short for "You're welcome." - WordReference Forums
Feb 15, 2013 · Hi,everyone. Question 9: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “_____” A. All right.
how to ask guests to bring a dessert in an invitation
Apr 12, 2013 · Hi! I'm writing a text for invitations. I want to ask guests to bring desserts, but without any obligation. I have two versions how I can word it: 1. Brining desserts is left to your discretion. 2. Any dessert of your choice would be welcome. Which of them sounds good and correct, if any? If...
warmly welcome somebody vs. (a) warm welcome to somebody
Dec 26, 2013 · I have a problem with "Warmly welcome X" as the beginning words on a sign. Sounds like an order. And it would be an order to the NON-guests to welcome X. A sign is made for the visitor, usually, so you say to the visitor "[here's] A Warm Welcome to you/X"
Writing in Past Tense using Active Voice - WordReference Forums
Oct 25, 2017 · Welcome! It's not entirely clear what you are asking. We don't re-write sentences for you - it seems that you want to re-write your sentence in active form - they currently use passive forms. (I think you are saying you have decided that you cannot use personal pronouns I, …
When introducing myself via E-mail, This is? or I am?
Sep 4, 2012 · Welcome to the forums! "This is [name]" at the start of an e-mail is overused. E-mail has a From field. Your name is there. Your name is also at the end of your message - perhaps twice, once where you added it and once, in full, in a standard signature.
You are welcomed/welcome to join us. | WordReference Forums
Aug 23, 2020 · Which is the correct way to say it? You are welcomed to join us whenever you want. You are welcome to join us whenever you want. Or as in This is an optional class and everyone from both shifts are welcome. This is an optional class and everyone from both shifts are welcomed. Thanks!