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1. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] get something; come into possession of.
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] register (perceptual input).
Synonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] receive a specified treatment (abstract).
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] go through (mental or physical states or experiences).
Synonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] express willingness to have in one's home or environs.
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] accept as true or valid.
Synonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] bid welcome to; greet upon arrival.
Antonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] convert into sounds or pictures.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] experience as a reaction.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] regard favorably or with disapproval.
Antonyms
Etymology
- receive (English)
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))