Her new book 'was' well/poorly 'received' by the critics. [=the critics liked/disliked her new book]
The ambassador 'received' [='greeted'] his guests as they arrived at the party.
What was radical thinking in times past has become 'received wisdom' today.
(..) today, and forever. So, tell me your purpose in meeting? I've not asked you here. You asked me. John, I received the message at the institute that you wished to see me. I was directed to come here. But you called (..)2018 TvShow: The Alienist Title: These Bloody Thoughts Season: 1 Episode 4