Receive (Verb)
Meaning 1
Receive a specified treatment (abstract); "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation from the dominant culture.
- Her revolutionary ideas received widespread recognition and acclaim in the academic community.
- Their dedication to the project showed others what they could achieve when they receive adequate support.
- His movie received a good review from the well-known film critic last month.
- Her charitable actions seemed to receive less appreciation from the recipients than resentment and disdain.
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Meaning 2
Accept as true or valid; "He received Christ".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She received the teachings of Buddha as her spiritual guide.
- He received the message of salvation through prayer and devotion.
- The spiritual leader encouraged the followers to receive the Holy Spirit.
- They received the word of God and dedicated their lives to serving others.
- He received the Mormon faith and was baptized in a nearby river.
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Meaning 3
Express willingness to have in one's home or environs; "The community warmly received the refugees".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The whole town welcomed the visitors and was happy to receive them for the summer festival.
- They kindly agreed to receive my relative in their home for the wedding.
- Our estate would be happy to receive guests and offer them accommodation for the charity event.
- Her family wished to receive the foreign exchange student for the duration of the school year.
- They decided to receive the volunteers in their community center to organize aid for the disaster victims.
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Meaning 4
Register (perceptual input); "pick up a signal".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The parabolic antenna will help us receive the weak satellite signal from space more clearly.
- Our cellphones struggle to receive calls in this area due to poor network coverage.
- Using a satellite dish, we can receive television broadcasts from other countries.
- The amplifier will allow the radio to receive distant stations that are normally out of range.
- With a simple USB device, computers can receive FM radio broadcasts directly.
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Meaning 5
Go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- During the marathon, she began to receive muscle cramps, forcing her to slow down.
- He started to receive a cold sweat, realizing he was running late for the flight.
- In high heels, Sarah began to receive a bad headache from concentrating on not falling.
- Riding on the turbulent plane, Alex began to receive stomach seizures and found it hard to eat.
- Evelyn started to receive slight tremors while confronting her public speaking anxiety.
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Meaning 6
Partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The priest invited the congregation to receive Holy Communion and unite with the divine.
- At the end of the Mass, the faithful lined up to receive the Eucharist from the priest's hands.
- Catholics who had prepared through prayer and fasting were eligible to receive the sacred sacrament.
- Children made their First Communion to receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time in their lives.
- The priest reminded parishioners that they had to be in a state of grace to receive the sacrament worthily.
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Meaning 7
Have or give a reception; "The lady is receiving Sunday morning".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The ambassador will receive formal guests at the embassy on Friday evening.
- Every week, the royal family receives visitors during their afternoon tea.
- The queen mother is receiving visitors at the palace tomorrow.
- She prefers to receive callers only in the morning on weekends.
- The aristocratic family will receive their guests formally in the grand ballroom.
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Meaning 8
Receive as a retribution or punishment; "He got 5 years in prison".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The vandals will receive a hefty fine for damaging public property.
- She will receive a year's suspension from the university for cheating.
- He received a lifelong ban from the stadium for his violent behavior.
- The corporation received a massive fine for environmental pollution.
- The hacker received a 10-year prison sentence for stealing sensitive information.
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Meaning 9
Convert into sounds or pictures; "receive the incoming radio signals".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The satellite dish is able to receive signals from far-off space stations.
- The old antenna struggled to receive clear television broadcasts.
- Several of the nearby devices were able to receive Wi-Fi signals from the router.
- The headphones will receive audio signals from the wireless transmitter.
- A specially designed receiver can help to receive strong signals from radio frequencies.
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Meaning 10
Regard favorably or with disapproval; "Her new collection of poems was not well received".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The proposal was not well received by the board of directors due to its high cost.
- His latest album was widely received as a major comeback for the struggling musician.
- The new policy was not favorably received by the employees, who feared it would lead to layoffs.
- The news of her engagement was warmly received by her friends and family.
- The company's decision to downsize was poorly received by the community, who feared job losses.
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Meaning 11
Get something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She received a generous donation for her charity from an anonymous donor.
- The online retailer will receive payment once the customer confirms the order.
- I always look forward to receiving mail from my pen pal every month.
- They will receive their degree certificate after completing the final exam.
- The company will receive a bulk shipment of their new product tomorrow.
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Meaning 12
Experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new policy received widespread criticism from employees and customers alike.
- Her honesty in the interview earned her respect and admiration, but her opinions on the company also drew harsh criticism from some staff who did not receive them well.
- The unveiling of the artwork received a mixed reaction, with some viewers finding it thought-provoking and others scratching their heads in confusion.
- The comedian's joke about the recent scandal received a negative reception from those in attendance, resulting in a loud chorus of boos.
- The announcement of the store closure received a flood of responses on social media, with many expressing their sadness and some anger.
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Meaning 13
Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The mayor was on hand to receive the visiting dignitaries at the airport.
- The staff at the hotel will receive guests with a complimentary drink and a warm smile.
- Upon arrival, the royal couple will receive the customary 21-gun salute.
- She was chosen to receive the honored guests at the formal gala.
- The ambassador's staff was arranged to receive the foreign delegation at the embassy.