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re·cep·tion
 reception
- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
the act or process of receiving or obtaining something.
His reception of that ball was amazing.- synonyms:
- receipt
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| definition 2: |
an act or process of receiving people.
All the guests received a cordial reception.- synonyms:
- welcome
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| definition 3: |
a social function at which guests are received.
a wedding reception- similar words:
- function
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| definition 4: |
the receiving of electromagnetic signals such as those of radio or television, or the quality of such signals.
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| definition 5: |
(chiefly British) the place where one reports one's arrival and is greeted at a hotel or office, or at a large function; reception desk.
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| definition 6: |
(chiefly British) the area surrounding or in front of a reception desk which is designed for waiting and meeting people; lobby.
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| related words: |
acceptance, affair, completion, hospitality, tune, welcome |
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