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.
(..) And then it would go up. And what is the interest for the Tattaglia family? My compliments. I'll take care of them, out of my share. So I receive % for finance, political influence and legal protection? That's right. Why do you come to me? Why do I deserve this generosity? (..)1972 The Godfather