receive

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