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.
(..) Messrs. Havemeyer, Potter and Jameson are placed on probation for suspicion of ungentlemanly conduct. It is further recommended that Mr. George Willis, Jr. receive neither recognition nor commendation for his cooperation. Mr. Charles Simms is excused from any further response to this incident. (..)1992 Scent of a Woman
(..) Baird men have run State Departments and investment houses, founded department stores and coached football teams. Our alumni receive their bulletins in ashrams in India and in palaces in Jordan. We are, in fact, known around the world as the cradle of this country's leadership. -A beacon in the... (..)1992 Scent of a Woman