receive

Definition

  • verb: to get or be given (something)
  • verb: to come into possession of
  • often used as '(be) received'
  • synonyms: acquire, allow, take

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right, well, it's been lovely talking to you, thank you for the books and for the horrifying story and... for the threat upon my life. We will, now, receive the power to destroy the one who betrayed us. The one who betrays the world. Mastery of the sling ring is essential to the mystic arts. (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange
  • (..) - And somehow... - Your body healed. - Yes. And there were deeper secrets to learn, there. But I didn't have the strength to receive them. I chose to settle for my miracle, and I came back home. The place you're looking for is called Kamar-Taj. - But the cost, there, is high. (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange