receive

//rɪˈsiːv//
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Verb

receiveInfinitive
receivePresent tense
receivedPast tense
receivedPast participle
receivingPresent participle
receivesThird-person singular
1

to get or be given something that someone sends or gives to you

I received a letter from my friend yesterday.

2

to experience or be subjected to something, especially something unpleasant

He received a lot of criticism for his decision.

3

to welcome or greet a guest or visitor in a particular way

They received us warmly at their home.

4

to react to something in a particular way

The news was received with shock and sadness.

5

to detect or pick up a broadcast signal or transmission

The radio can receive signals from distant stations.

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