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receive

re·ceive

receive

 
 
pronunciation:
rih siv
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: receives, receiving, received
definition 1: to get or take.
He received many gifts while he was in the hospital.
synonyms:
get
antonyms:
send
similar words:
accept, acquire, earn, gain, obtain, reap, secure
definition 2: to welcome or greet.
They receive guests often.We received him as a member of our club.
synonyms:
greet, welcome
similar words:
accept, accommodate, admit, embrace
definition 3: to experience.
She received a serious injury in the accident.
synonyms:
undergo
similar words:
encounter, endure, experience, suffer
definition 4: to find out about.
We received the news yesterday.
synonyms:
find out, hear, learn
similar words:
pick up
definition 5: to play football in the position of one whose job is to catch forward passes.
This season he will be receiving for the high school team.
 
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