What does receiving mean?
Receiving means present participle and gerund of receive.
Receiving
/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of receive.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of receive
- The act by which something is received; reception.
Example Sentences
Those that are received graciously may, and must, render the calves of their lips — poor returns for rich receivings, yet, if sincere, more acceptable than the calves of the stall.
Synonyms for receiving
Antonyms for receiving
Related Words
Word Forms
- receivings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for receiving?
Common synonyms include acquisition, receiving, reception, receipt.
What is the opposite of receiving?
Possible antonyms include bestowal.
How do you use receiving in a sentence?
Those that are received graciously may, and must, render the calves of their lips — poor returns for rich receivings, yet, if sincere, more acceptable than the calves of the stall.
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