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.
(..) - What are you doing? - Looking for the neural processor. It's like a memory chip. It will contain a record of all the instructions this Borg has received. - It's one of your uniforms. - Yes, this was Ensign Lynch. Tough luck, huh? I've got to get to the bridge. - Doctor... - Yeah? (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact
(..) It would introduce an unstable element to a critical situation. Your experience makes you the perfect man to lead this fight. Bridge to Captain Picard. We've received word from the fleet, they've engaged the Borg. Mr Data, put Starfleet frequency on audio. Flagship Endeavour, stand by to engage. (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact