receive (Meaning)
receive (v)
get something; come into possession of
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
register (perceptual input)
go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept as true or valid
bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
convert into sounds or pictures
experience as a reaction
have or give a reception
receive as a retribution or punishment
partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
regard favorably or with disapproval
receive (v. t.)
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, or the like; to accept; as, to receive money offered in payment of a debt; to receive a gift, a message, or a letter.
Hence: To gain the knowledge of; to take into the mind by assent to; to give admission to; to accept, as an opinion, notion, etc.; to embrace.
To allow, as a custom, tradition, or the like; to give credence or acceptance to.
To give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, and the like; as, to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.
To admit; to take in; to hold; to contain; to have capacity for; to be able to take in.
To be affected by something; to suffer; to be subjected to; as, to receive pleasure or pain; to receive a wound or a blow; to receive damage.
To take from a thief, as goods known to be stolen.
To bat back (the ball) when served.
receive (v. i.)
To receive visitors; to be at home to receive calls; as, she receives on Tuesdays.
To return, or bat back, the ball when served; as, it is your turn to receive.
Synonyms & Antonyms of receive
receive Sentence Examples
- The student was overjoyed to receive an A on his exam.
- The company received a record number of applications for the open position.
- I received a warm welcome from my new neighbors.
- The patient received prompt and attentive care from the nurse.
- The assembly line received a steady flow of parts from the suppliers.
- The athlete received a standing ovation for his performance.
- The organization received a generous donation from a benefactor.
- The recipient received the package with gratitude and excitement.
- The blogger received positive feedback from readers on his latest post.
- The charity received overwhelming support from the community.
FAQs About the word receive
get something; come into possession of, receive a specified treatment (abstract), register (perceptual input), go through (mental or physical states or experien
enter,admit, take,welcome,confirm, fellowship, ratify, entertain
ban, reject, ban, decline, reject, dismiss, bar, bar,refuse, refuse
The student was overjoyed to receive an A on his exam.
The company received a record number of applications for the open position.
I received a warm welcome from my new neighbors.
The patient received prompt and attentive care from the nurse.
