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.
(..) I'm... I'm to be the new maester. According to our records, Jeor Mormont is Lord Commander. He died. We received no report from the maester at Castle Black. Maester Aemon became quite ill shortly after the election. He's since passed away. Jon Snow will go to (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Winds of Winter Season: 6 Episode 10