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

  • (..) They've been trying to be in a special academy till they're and they volunteer. By that point... ...they're pretty lethal. But they don't receive any special treatment. In fact, they're staying at the exact same apartment as you do. And I don't think left them out for dessert and you can. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games