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

  • (..) decloaking and targeting our ship. I don't suppose this is a problem either? They're firing, captain. Alert medical bay to prepare to receive... all crew members from the damaged ship. And how do you expect us to rescue them... when we're surrounded (..)
    2009 Star Trek
  • (..) - Starfleet Base. We sent you a transmission. Did you receive it? Kelvin, can you double-check those readings? Our gravitational sensors are going crazy here. You should see this. It looks like a lightning storm. (..)
    2009 Star Trek