welcome
interjection
(a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure).
had welcomed
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past perfectof welcome.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In a statement, Martin said he had welcomed the stage adaptation "with great enthusiasm and excitement", adding that it will be "thrilling to watch the events of this new play unfold in a live environment".
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The defence ministry had welcomed Abdi's announcement, saying army troops would deploy in the areas after the SDF withdrew.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
The visa and immigration applications of Afghans, whom the U.S. had welcomed in 2021 as it pulled all troops from the country, have been halted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
So far, he said, it had welcomed 5,000–6,000 visitors each day.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
She felt joy that they had welcomed her, and sadness that they were leaving; but then she felt surprise as well.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
