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

  • (..) Miles, um, so, what do you think? Can you fly in tomorrow? I'll give you five hours tomorrow, Not a minute more. Oh, that's... that's great. I'd like a black sto receive me at the airport. I need the interior of that car To be degrees exactly. We can do that. Mr. Hobbs? (..)
    2003 Elf