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.
(..) So I too would make this 'popped-corn' and win over those mindless dregs. Lights out! That's when I learned a very hard lesson. Good receives all the praise, adulation. While evil is sent to quiet time in the corner. So a fitting end wasn't really an option. While they were learning the itsy (..)2010 Megamind