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.
(..) How's the practicing going? - How are we today, miss? - A little sick of practicing. I understand. But you're doing all right. I haven't received any complaints. I put a cloth over the strings to lessen the noise. That's very smart. - Not everyone loves music. (..)1994 Léon: The Professional