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.
(..) Your master doesn't seem to like Lannisters. - He's not my master. - No, of course not. What happened here? Where is Lady Stark? Why didn't she receive me? - She wasn't feeling well. - She's not in Winterfell, is she? - Where did she go? - M'lady's whereabouts... M'lady? (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things Season: 1 Episode 4