Receive: meaning, definitions and examples

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receive

[ rɪˈsiːv ]

^{Context #1}

communication

to get or accept something that is sent or given to you

Synonyms

accept, acquire, obtain

Examples of usage

I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
She received a present for her birthday.

^{Context #2}

experience

to experience or be subjected to something

Synonyms

encounter, experience, undergo

Examples of usage

She received a warm welcome at the party.
He received a lot of criticism for his actions.

^{Context #3}

formal

the fact of getting something

Synonyms

acceptance, acquisition, receiving

Examples of usage

The receipt of the package was confirmed by email.
She signed a document to acknowledge the receipt of the goods.

Translations

Translations of the word "receive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 receber

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 erhalten

🇮🇩 menerima

🇺🇦 отримувати

🇵🇱 otrzymać

🇯🇵 受け取る (うけとる)

🇫🇷 recevoir

🇪🇸 recibir

🇹🇷 almak

🇰🇷 받다

🇸🇦 استلام

🇨🇿 dostat

🇸🇰 prijať

🇨🇳 接收 (jiēshōu)

🇸🇮 prejeti

🇮🇸 fá

🇰🇿 алу

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 qəbul etmək

🇲🇽 recibir

Word origin

The word 'receive' originated from the Old French word 'receivre', which came from the Latin word 'recipere', meaning 'to take back'. The word has evolved over time to its current usage in the English language, where it is commonly used to refer to the act of accepting or experiencing something.