Receive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsiːv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Receive is a verb meaning (transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
Meaning
(transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
More Meanings
- (transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
- (law) To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
- (transitive) To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
- (transitive) To incur (an injury).
- To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.
- (telecommunications) To detect a signal from a transmitter.
- (sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
Example Sentences
Our hearts receiue your warnings.
He received many presents for his birthday.
The idea of solidity we receive by our touch.
He had the offer of employment, but he would not receive it.
Word Forms
- receives
- receiving
- received
- receivest
- receivedst
- receiveth
- receave
- receyve
Synonyms for receive
Depending on context, synonyms include acquire, accept, attain, cop, enlist, fang.
Antonyms for receive
Common opposites include give, lose, sell, unacquire, unget.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include invite, take in, obtain, get, have, meet.
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