receive

[US]/rɪ'siːv/
[UK]/rɪ'siv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to be given, presented with; to accept or welcome.

Example Sentences

receive a cordial welcome

receive sth. by inheritance

receive an honourable mention

receive a cold welcome

receive a bad impression.

He is unworthy to receive such honor.

they didn't receive a single reply.

you will receive a warm welcome.

receive a sick person into a hospital

receive a large invoice of goods

to receive the liberalities of a man

The performance received a favorable review.

Real-world Examples

195. The receptionist received a receipt from the receiver.

Source: Remember 7000 graduate exam vocabulary in 16 days.

And he deserves whatever accolades he receives.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

What's the best compliment you've ever received?

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Moby Dick, ironically, was not well received.

Source: Advanced American English by Lai Shih-hsiung

Furthermore, our rabbits are regularly cleaned and have all received the required shots.

Source: New question types for the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6).

We've gotten bomb threats, and I've even received a few death threats.

Source: Authentic American English Listening Podcast (Slow)

The idea has not received widespread attention.

Source: VOA Special September 2022 Collection

' Tis better to give than to receive.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American December 2021 Collection

If so, that message was not received.

Source: NPR News May 2015 Compilation

No, I think the message has been received.

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

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