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

  • (..) We have no interests or investments in anything illegitimate. The Corleones are prepared to deposit million dollars in the Vatican Bank when Mr. Corleone receives majority control of immobiliare. Immobiliare could be something new. A European conglomerate. It seems that, in today's world, (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III