Her new book 'was' well/poorly 'received' by the critics. [=the critics liked/disliked her new book]
You will be charged a late fee if the electric company does not 'receive' your payment on time.
The ambassador 'received' [='greeted'] his guests as they arrived at the party.
(..) Hello, my lover. Make way for the Lord's work! Make way for the Lord's work! A benediction for these poor men who are about to stretch. God receive them in Thy mercy... ...and show them the love they so richly deserve. Hey! Nothing there but trouble, boy. It's a little inappropriate, (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves