We are very welcome

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "We are very welcome" is not correct in standard English usage.
It is typically used incorrectly, as "welcome" is an adjective that describes a state of being received positively, and it should be used in a different context. Example: "We feel very welcome at this event thanks to the warm hospitality of the hosts."

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News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

"If too many fans show that we are not welcome then maybe they will have a new owner but right now my experiences are that we are very welcome," he said.

BBC

Last month, Tan said: "If too many fans show that we are not welcome then maybe they will have a new owner but right now my experiences are that we are very welcome".

BBC

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

"I wanted a more Midwestern atmosphere and we were very welcomed here," Molly said.

The New Yorker

"We were very welcomed to the neighborhood; people came out of their houses to introduce themselves".

The New York Times

Suggestions and opinions about who, where and what we should cover are very welcome, and should be posted on the thread below.

The Guardian - Opinion

And all comments and suggestions for things we might discuss this month are very welcome, as usual.

The Guardian - Books

New drugs are very welcome but we haven't been able to improve on the BCG vaccine developed in the 1920s – we really need to cross that benchmark.

The Guardian

Further suggestions are very welcome.

The New York Times

Overblown pessimists are very welcome, Som.

The Guardian - Sport

"You are very welcome," replied Nancy.

The Guardian

They are very welcome to him.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When you intend to express gratitude, use the phrase "You're very welcome" as a response. For expressing a feeling of being accepted, consider using "We feel very welcome" or "We are warmly received."

Common error

Avoid saying "We are very welcome" to describe a personal state. "Welcome" is typically used to describe how you make OTHERS feel or to express a polite response. Saying "We feel very welcome" or "We are warmly received" is a more grammatically sound alternative.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "We are very welcome" is typically intended to express a feeling of being accepted or well-received. However, Ludwig AI indicates that this phrasing is not grammatically correct. The examples in Ludwig show some instances of usage, but these do not reflect standard English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

50%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Academic

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "We are very welcome" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English, as noted by Ludwig AI. While some examples exist, particularly in news and media contexts, it's advisable to use alternative phrasing to express the intended meaning of feeling accepted or well-received. Phrases like "We feel very welcome" or "We are warmly received" are more conventional and grammatically sound. When responding to gratitude, "You're very welcome" remains the appropriate expression.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

We are warmly received

Replaces "welcome" with a verb phrase that indicates a positive reception.

We are well received

Focuses on the positive manner in which the group is being treated.

We feel very welcome

Emphasizes the feeling of being welcome, rather than stating it directly.

You're most welcome

Changes the perspective and the speaker to indicate politeness in receiving gratitude.

We are greatly appreciated

Shifts the focus to being valued or esteemed.

You are very welcome here

Adds the specification of location, emphasizing that the person is welcome in a particular place.

We are considered welcome

A more formal way of saying that their presence is accepted and appreciated.

We are happy to be here

Expresses pleasure at being in a certain place or situation.

We are glad to be here

Similar to "happy to be here", but with a slightly different emotional tone.

We are pleased to be here

Indicates satisfaction with being in a particular place or situation.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use the word "welcome" in a sentence?

Use "welcome" to express that someone is gladly received (e.g., "You are welcome here") or as a polite response (e.g., "You're welcome"). Avoid using it to describe your own state of being.

What can I say instead of "We are very welcome" to express that we feel accepted?

Consider using alternatives like "we feel very welcome", "we are warmly received", or "we feel accepted".

Is "We are very welcome" grammatically correct?

According to Ludwig AI, the phrase "We are very welcome" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It is best to use alternative phrasing.

What is the difference between "We are very welcome" and "You're very welcome"?

"We are very welcome" is grammatically incorrect, while "You're very welcome" is a polite response indicating that you were happy to help someone.