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.
(..) Only fools mouth make known this kind nonsense. My Lord? but has to do with the fighting strength of nothing! Someone helps him determine he has received support! Exactly. The man got help, Spionier the man out, find out from whom he gets help! go early. Yes, My Lord. Well done, My Lord! (..)2011 The Dragon Warrior