English dictionary
receive
verbPronunciation
ɹɪˈsiːv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- convert into sounds or pictures
verb
- receive a specified treatment (abstract)
verb
- regard favorably or with disapproval
verb
- accept as true or valid
verb
- bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
verb
- partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
verb
- express willingness to have in one's home or environs
verb
- register (perceptual input)
verb
- go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
verb
- receive as a retribution or punishment
verb
- get something; come into possession of
verb
- have or give a reception
verb
- experience as a reaction
Example sentences
receive the incoming radio signals
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
Her new collection of poems was not well received
He received Christ
The community warmly received the refugees
pick up a signal
get an idea
experience vertigo
get nauseous
receive injuries
have a feeling
He got 5 years in prison
receive payment
receive a gift
receive letters from the front
The lady is receiving Sunday morning
My proposal met with much opposition