receive
//rɪˈsiːv//
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.