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receive

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re·​ceived

ri-ˈsēvd 

: generally accepted : common

a healthy skepticism about received explanations—B. K. Lewalski

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What was radical thinking in times past has become received wisdom today.

traditionally the received opinion was that, in the event of a divorce, the mother should get custody of the children

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But despite this vetting, The Hollywood Reporter has discovered several inconsistencies regarding both his work history and recent romantic entanglements that contradict the received narrative.

—Barbara Lippert, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2023

The series stands apart, though, for showing how Banerjee, born in India, uses a learned idea of American appetites to pursue a received idea of the American dream.

—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022

This finding contradicted the received wisdom at the time that a new species would not arise if the existing population was still in contact and exchanging genes.

—Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023

The paper upturned the received wisdom of the grasshopper origin story.

—Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, 23 Aug. 2018

Our findings have overturned much of the received wisdom about the ways human energy requirements change over the course of a lifetime.

—Herman Pontzer, Scientific American, 12 Dec. 2022

The received wisdom around Cubism treats these words and letters, especially the J-O-U of the Cubists’ favorite scandal sheet Le Journal, as signs set free of their original meanings.

—Jason Farago, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022

For years, the DNA held no matches, but about two years ago, the victims one by one received phone calls that there was finally a face and name to match to the elusive attacker who had altered the trajectory of all their lives.

—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 24 Oct. 2022

With voters unlikely to accept another nine-week leadership contest during a time of economic crisis, the received wisdom is that any transfer of power would have to be a coronation rather than a competition.

—Rosa Prince, CNN, 19 Oct. 2022

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generally accepted as being right or correct because it is based on authority: According to received wisdom, exposure to low level radioactivity is harmless.

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accept

allegedly

article of faith

ascribe something to something

ascription

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credit

deluded

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re·​ceive

ri-ˈsēv 

received; receiving

Synonyms of receive

transitive verb

1

: to come into possession of : acquire

receive a gift

2

a

: to act as a receptacle or container for

the cistern receives water from the roof

b

: to assimilate through the mind or senses

receive new ideas

3

a

: to permit to enter : admit

b

: welcome, greet

c

: to react to in a specified manner

4

: to accept as authoritative, true, or accurate : believe

5

a

: to support the weight or pressure of : bear

b

: to take (a mark or impression) from the weight of something

some clay receives clear impressions

c

: acquire, experience

received his early schooling at home

d

: to suffer the hurt or injury of

received a broken nose

intransitive verb

1

: to be a recipient

2

: to be at home to visitors

receives on Tuesdays

3

: to convert incoming radio waves into perceptible signals

4

: to prepare to take possession of the ball from a kick in football

Synonyms

admit

enter

take

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Examples of receive in a Sentence

… his stark and devastating description of Vichy collaborationism (which he based on German and American archives) was rather badly received in France …

—Stanley Hoffmann, New York Times Book Review, 1 Nov. 1981

George, white-gloved, with a gardenia in his buttonhole, stood with his mother and the Major, embowered in the big red and gold drawing room downstairs, to "receive" the guests; and, standing thus together, the trio offered a picturesque example of good looks persistent through three generations.

—Booth Tarkington, The Magnificent Ambersons, 1918

From this time the astronomer was received into familiar friendship, and partook of all their projects and pleasures: his respect kept him attentive, and the activity of Rasselas did not leave much time unengaged.

—Samuel Johnson, Rasselas, 1759

You will be charged a late fee if the electric company does not receive your payment on time.

I received a letter from her yesterday.

You will receive a discount if you spend over $100.

She received the news of his death with remarkable calmness.

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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.

—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024

Biden's only remaining competitor in name in Tuesday's primary was U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who was not expected to reach the 15% threshold to receive any delegates.

—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024

However, that sequel received day-and-date release on HBO Max streaming platform and PVOD in some other markets in 2020, during the mass shutdown of businesses and rising death tolls during the first year of the Covid pandemic.

—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

The city also received requests recently regarding sewer and water lateral installation.

—Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024

That means she is set to receive a pension of $720 per month, or $8,640 per year, before taxes.

—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024

The Raritan Bay Superfund site in Old Bridge, New Jersey, is one of three Superfund sites in the state that will receive new funding.

—Matthew Daly, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024

Unionized baristas have been excluded from new perks their nonunion counterparts were receiving, while seeing little sign of progress with the company at the bargaining table.

—Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024

The team received a B or higher in seven different categories, ranging from treatment of families (B) to training staff (A-) to strength coaches (A).

—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024

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Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre, from Latin recipere, from re- + capere to take — more at heave entry 1

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re·​ceive

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received; receiving

1

: to take or get something that is given, paid, or sent

receive the money receive a letter

2

: to welcome on arrival : greet

receive friends

3

: to hold a reception

receive from four to six o'clock

4

: experience entry 2

receive a shock

5

: to change incoming radio waves into sounds or pictures

Etymology

Middle English receiven "to gain possession of," from early French receivre (same meaning), from Latin recipere "receive, take back," from re- "back, again" and capere "to take" — related to accept, capture

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Definition of receive verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

receive verb   /rɪˈsiːv/  /rɪˈsiːv/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they receive  /rɪˈsiːv/  /rɪˈsiːv/ he / she / it receives  /rɪˈsiːvz/  /rɪˈsiːvz/ past simple received  /rɪˈsiːvd/  /rɪˈsiːvd/ past participle received  /rɪˈsiːvd/  /rɪˈsiːvd/ -ing form receiving  /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/  /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/Idioms

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get/accept  [transitive] (rather formal) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you receive somethingI was delighted to receive your letter.She received many messages of support.Police had received information about a planned post office robbery.to receive payment/thanks receive something from somebody/something He received an award for bravery from the police.I received a phone call from her a few weeks later.I received a lovely email from Tina.The programme's website received many complaints from listeners.The service receives no money from the local council.Extra ExamplesAny help or donations will be gratefully received.I just received a call from a concerned parent.I received a package from my mother.They currently receive subsidies from the government.You can expect to receive compensation for all direct expenses arising out of the accident.You might be entitled to receive housing benefit.You will automatically receive updates by text message.I've just received this letter from an old friend.Please let me know as soon as you receive payment.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbregularlyautomaticallycurrently…verb + receivebe entitled toexpect toprepositionfromphrasessend and receivetransmit and receiveSee full entry

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treatment  [transitive] to experience or be given a particular type of treatment or attention receive something Her work has not received the attention it deserves.She received urgent hospital treatment.All our staff receive training on dealing with customers. receive something from somebody We have received overwhelming support from the local community.We received a warm welcome from our hosts.

impression  receive something to form an idea or impression of somebody/something as a result of what you see, experience, etc.I did not receive the impression that he was afraid. injury  [transitive] receive something to be injured in a particular waySeveral of the passengers received severe injuries.She received only minor cuts and bruises. react to something  [transitive, usually passive] to react to something new, in a particular way be received + adv./prep. The play was well received by the critics.The speech was warmly received by the audience. be received with something The proposals have been received with great enthusiasm.Extra ExamplesThe news was received with dismay.The speech was badly received by Republican leaders.The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbenthusiasticallyfavourably/​favorablywarmly…prepositionwithSee full entry guests[transitive, often passive] (formal) to welcome or entertain a guest, especially formally be received (as something) He was received as an honoured guest at the White House. be received with something We were received with great cordiality. as member of something[transitive] receive somebody (into something) (formal) to officially recognize and accept somebody as a member of a groupThree young people were received into the Church at Easter.

TV/radio[transitive] receive something to change broadcast signals into sounds or pictures on a television, radio, etc.to receive programmes via satellitea device for sending and receiving electronic signalsTopics TV, radio and newsc1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbregularlyautomaticallycurrently…verb + receivebe entitled toexpect toprepositionfromphrasessend and receivetransmit and receiveSee full entry [transitive] receive something/somebody to be able to hear a radio message that is being sent by somebodyI'm receiving you loud and clear.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbregularlyautomaticallycurrently…verb + receivebe entitled toexpect toprepositionfromphrasessend and receivetransmit and receiveSee full entry stolen goods[transitive, intransitive] receive (something) (especially British English) to buy or accept goods that you know have been stolen in sport[intransitive, transitive] receive (something) (in tennis, etc.) to be the player that the server hits the ball toShe won the toss and chose to receive.Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2 Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French receivre, based on Latin recipere, from re- ‘back’ + capere ‘take’.Idioms be at/on the receiving end (of something) (informal) to be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant oneShe found herself on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism. See receive in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee receive in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:

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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use received in a sentence“What we’ve shown is the received wisdom is erroneous,” says study co-author Richard Evershed, an archaeological and paleo-chemist at the University of Bristol.Ancient milk-drinkers were just fine with their lactose intolerance–until famine struck | Philip Kiefer | July 28, 2022 | Popular-ScienceThis included interaction data consisting of students’ pseudonyms, encounter times and the strength of the received signal, which was indicative of proximity to other students.How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets | Nikk Ogasa | January 25, 2022 | Science NewsAfter all, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was not particularly well received and ultimately ended the Garfield Spider-Man franchise.Every Single Detail of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer, Explained | Eliana Dockterman | August 24, 2021 | TimeThe received medical wisdom of the age was that assertive, ambitious women were unnatural, and therefore sick.Declared Insane for Speaking Up: The Dark American History of Silencing Women Through Psychiatry | Kate Moore | June 22, 2021 | TimeThe position of the transmitter is calculated using time of flight between received signals, and this data is used to determine the position of the aircraft.Make way for robots | Katie McLean | February 24, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewEric Garcetti succeeded Villaraigosa and has received high marks in his first year and a half on the job.The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAs part of that effort, Said received weapons training for months, sources told The Daily Beast.U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre | Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThis reporter knocked at the Wilkins home on Tuesday morning but received neither an answer nor the business end of a shotgun.The 7-Year-Old Plane Crash Survivor’s Brutal Journey Through the Woods | James Higdon | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTOf the three nominated, Webster did the best, receiving 12 votes, Gohmert and Yoho received three and two votes, respectively.Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup | Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTJason Berry received a 1992 Alicia Patterson Fellowship for his coverage of demagogues in Louisiana.The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise | Jason Berry | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTA Yankee, whose face had been mauled in a pot-house brawl, assured General Jackson that he had received his scars in battle.The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousThus far Boston banks have received more benefits from this bank than have the other banks in this district.Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsIn the meantime, the outlaw, having observed how much more cordially the tyrant is received than himself, has made his exit.Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")Levee: a ceremonious visit received by a distinguished person in the morning.Gulliver's Travels | Jonathan SwiftWhile Louis was reading these dispatches, he received a summons from Elizabeth, to attend her immediately.The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for receivedreceived/ (rɪˈsiːvd) /adjectivegenerally accepted or believed: received wisdomCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

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Meaning of receive in English

receiveverb [ T ] us

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receive verb [T]

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A2 to get or be given something: Did you receive my letter?receive something from someone I received a phone call from your mother. They received a visit from the police. She died after receiving a blow to the head. Members of Congress received a 4.2 percent pay increase this year.

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to receive or be given somethinggetI got a new bike for my birthday.receiveYou will receive your tickets by email.obtainAfter many years of trying, she finally obtained Brazilian citizenship.gainYou will improve at the job as you gain experience.earnEventually, you will earn the dog's trust.achieveShe achieved an A+ on the physics test.

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(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures See also

reception (SIGNALS)

to be able to hear someone's voice when they are communicating with you by radio: receive someone loud and clear I'm receiving you loud and clear.

in team sports, to catch or control a ball that is thrown or kicked to you by another player in your team: Henry received the ball towards the edge of the Arsenal area and volleyed it into the net. The forward received the ball on the right wing.

in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or cricket, to have a ball thrown or hit towards you by an opposing player at the start of a period of play: receive a serve She is now standing closer to the baseline to receive serves. Batting for five hours, the cricketer received 254 balls and stroked 18 fours.

More examplesFewer examplesMembers all receive a free copy of the monthly newsletter.Tomorrow the children will receive their anxiously awaited presents.One aggrieved customer complained that he still hadn't received the book he had ordered several weeks ago.The orchestra receives $2 million a year in sponsorship from various companies.The planet Jupiter radiates twice as much heat from inside as it receives from the Sun.

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Getting, receiving and accepting

acceptance

acquirable

acquire

acquisition

awardee

bemedaled

command

draw

earn

get at someone

get back

get out of something

get/lay/put your hands on someone idiom

glom onto something/someone

pocket

run with something

screw

screw something out of someone

seize

seize on/upon something

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receive verb [T]

(WELCOME)

to formally welcome a visitor or guest: She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived. See also

reception (WELCOME)

Indian English to meet someone when they arrive somewhere: My friend offered to receive me at the railroad station.

C1 to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her: The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates.

 be received into something formal

to be made a member of an organization: He was received into the church.

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Welcoming, greeting & greetings

afternoon

air kiss

aloha

ayup

bid someone/something adieu

g'day

god

hello

hello stranger idiom

hiya

lady

merry Christmas! idiom

morning

namaskar

namaste

pleased

press the flesh idiom

salutation

wish

yo

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Reacting and responding

Idiom

be on the receiving end

(Definition of receive from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

receive | Intermediate English

receiveverb [ T ] us

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receive verb [T]

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to get or be given something: She received a letter from her son. I’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring.

When a radio or television receives signals, it changes them into sounds or pictures.

receive verb [T]

(WELCOME)

fml to welcome someone or something: The president received Fulbright cordially.

Idiom

on the receiving end of something

(Definition of receive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of receive

receive

I received a string of vicious calls and emails.

From Slate Magazine

Five or 10 years ago, a very small number of people under 65 were receiving this surgery.

From Huffington Post

Not all of them received an unqualified thumbs up.

From Los Angeles Times

While waiting to receive the results of the test, the 15 days had passed.

From CBS Local

Thousands of frontline healthcare workers should start receiving them from the start of next year.

From Reuters

None of the families of the 26 has received the death benefit.

From NBCNews.com

The driver, described only as being in his 30s, received stitches to his face after the attack.

From New York Daily News

Often, the parents themselves received a substandard education.

From Huffington Post

When schools serve milk, they receive money from the federal government reimbursing them.

From CNN

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मिळणे, स्वागत करणे, स्वीकार करणे…

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~を受け取る, 受(う)け取(と)る, 受(う)ける…

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teslim almak, almak, bir öneriye veya bir işe tepki vermek…

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ஏதாவது பெற அல்லது வழங்கப்பட வேண்டும், ஒரு பார்வையாளர் அல்லது விருந்தினரை முறைப்படி வரவேற்க, எதையாவது அல்லது ஒருவருக்கு ஒரு குறிப்பிட்ட வழியில் எதிர்வினையாற்றுவது…

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प्राप्त होना, कुछ पाना या दिया जाना, (अतिथि का औपचारिक रूप से) स्वागत करना…

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få, modtage, acceptere…

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erhålla, få, ta emot…

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menerima, perjumpaan formal, diterima…

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รับ, พบอย่างเป็นทางการ, อนุญาตให้เข้าร่วม…

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nhận được, tiếp đón, kết nạp…

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otrzymywać, przyjmować, odbierać…

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받다…

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ricevere, accogliere, ricettare…

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Definition of receive verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

  receive verbverb NAmE//rɪˈsiv// Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they receive  he / she / it receives  past simple received  -ing form receiving   jump to other resultsget/accept1[transitive] (rather formal) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you receive something to receive a letter/present/phone call to receive information/payment/thanks receive something from somebody/something He received an award for bravery from the police department.

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treatment/injury2[transitive] to experience or be given a particular type of treatment or an injury receive something from somebody We received a warm welcome from our hosts. receive something Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. to receive severe injuries

react to something3[transitive, usually passive] to react to something new in a particular way receive something + adv./prep. The play was well received by the critics. The proposals have been favorably received by most political commentators. receive something with something The statistics were received with concern. guests4[transitive, often passive] receive somebody (with something) receive somebody (as something) (formal) to welcome or entertain a guest, especially formally He was received as an honored guest at the White House. as member of something5[transitive] receive somebody (into something) to officially recognize and accept someone as a member of a group Three young people were received into the church at Easter. TV/radio6[transitive] receive something to change broadcast signals into sounds or pictures on a television, radio, etc. to receive programs via satellite 7[transitive] receive something/somebody to be able to hear a radio message that is being sent by someone I'm receiving you loud and clear.

in sports8[intransitive, transitive] receive (something) (in tennis, etc.) to be the player that the server hits the ball to She won the toss and chose to receive. Idioms be at/on the receiving end (of something) (informal) jump to other resultsto be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one She found herself on the receiving end of a lot of criticism.See receive in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: receive

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receivable adjective

receivables noun

receive verb

received adjective

receiver noun

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