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Receive

noun
/ɹɪˈsiːv/
Word Frequency: 47.9

Definitions

1.nounAn operation in which data is received.
2.verbTo take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
"She received many presents for her birthday."
3.verbTo take goods knowing them to be stolen.
4.verbTo act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
"to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."
5.verbTo incur (an injury).
"I received a bloody nose from the collision."
6.verbTo allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.
7.verbTo detect a signal from a transmitter.
8.verbTo be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
9.verbTo accept into the mind; to understand.

Synonyms

invitetake inobtaingethavemeetundergofindencounterwelcomepick upexperience

Rhymes With

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelieve
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