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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,And to ensure it doesn't happen again... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...all four of you\Nwill receive detention. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Excuse me, professor,\Nperhaps l heard you wrong. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone