received

Definition

  • adjective: widely accepted
  • adjective: generally accepted
  • synonyms: christian, accepted, acclaimed

Examples

  • 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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hikes near Hungry Valley. Difficult. - Do we need more than one spatula? Catch the intense scenery from atop Suicide Rock, which received its name when a Native American princess threw herself off it. - We gotta see this. - Bring the book just in case. - Did you check my tent bag for the stakes? (..)
    2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6