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receive

verb
/rɪˈsiːv/

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome
to get or accept something that is given or sent
To get or be given something; to accept something offered.

Example Sentences

She receives a gift from her friend.

She will receive her diploma at the graduation ceremony.

She received a letter from her friend.

Example Expressions

receive with open arms

Synonyms

get, obtain, accept, acquire, collect, welcome
Entry 1
get, obtain, accept, acquire
Entry 2
get, obtain, accept, acquire
Entry 3
accept, obtain, acquire, collect, welcome

Antonyms

give, send, reject, refuse, donate, offer
Entry 1
give, send, reject, refuse
Entry 2
give, send, donate, offer
Entry 3
give, send, refuse

Collocations

receive gifts, receive messages, receive payment, gladly receive, receive warmly, receive gratefully, receive officially, receive news, receive a gift, receive a message, receive support
Entry 1
receive gifts, receive messages, receive payment, gladly receive, receive warmly
Entry 2
receive warmly, receive gratefully, receive officially, receive news
Entry 3
receive a gift, receive a message, receive support, receive payment

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