welcome
interjection
(a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure).
welcoming
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present participleof welcome.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has underscored the push to better ties with Moscow by welcoming Russia’s finance minister to a G-20 summit in North Carolina in late August and early September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support during this difficult period, and we look forward to welcoming visitors back to the park."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Starbucks shares are still up 10.7% so far this year, as the coffee chain tries to revive sales with new drinks and more welcoming coffee shops.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Anwar's about-face welcoming of Min Aung Hlaing and returning back migrants is partially due to a shift in domestic politics, experts say.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Good morning, Lady Chickens,” some girls from the welcoming committee chanted melodiously.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
