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reception
(rɪsepʃən)
Word forms: plural receptions
1. singular noun [oft NOUN noun, oft at NOUN]
The reception in a hotel is the desk or office that books rooms for people and answers their questions.
[mainly British] Have him bring a car round to the reception.
...the hotel's reception desk.
regional note: in AM, use front deskSynonyms: front desk More Synonyms of reception
2. singular noun [oft NOUN noun, oft at NOUN]
The reception in an office or hospital is the place where people's appointments and questions are dealt with.
[mainly British] Wait at reception for me.
3. countable noun
A reception is a formal party which is given to welcome someone or to celebrate a special event.
At the reception they served smoked salmon.
...a glittering wedding reception.
Synonyms: party, gathering, get-together, social gathering More Synonyms of reception
4. countable noun [usually singular]
If someone or something has a particular kind of reception, that is the way that people react to them.
The President was given a tumultuous reception.
He received a cool reception to his speech.
Synonyms: response, reaction, acknowledgment, recognition More Synonyms of reception
5. singular noun [the NOUN of noun]
The reception of guests is the act of formally welcoming them.
[formal] The preparations for the reception of his Royal Highness proceeded.
6. uncountable noun
If you get good reception from your mobile phone, radio, or television, the sound or picture is clear because the signal is strong. If the reception is poor, the sound or picture is unclear because the signal is weak.
Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
7. singular noun
Reception is the same as reception class.
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reception in British English
(rɪˈsɛpʃən)
noun
1.
the act of receiving or state of being received
2.
the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received
a cold reception
3.
a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding
4.
an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations are dealt with
5. short for reception room
6.
the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcast
the reception was poor
7. British
a.
the first class in an infant school
b.
a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor
c.
(as modifier)
a reception teacher
Word origin
C14: from Latin receptiō a receiving, from recipere to receivereception in American English
(rɪˈsɛpʃən)
noun
1.
a.
a receiving or being received
b.
the manner of this
a friendly reception
2.
a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
3.
response or reaction, as to something presented
4. Radio and Television
the manner of receiving, with reference to the relative quality of reproduction
good or poor reception
Word origin
ME recepcion < OFr reception < L receptio < pp. of recipere: see receivereception in Hospitality
(rɪsɛpʃən)
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): General)
Reception in a hotel is the desk or office that books rooms for people and answers their questions.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ desk~ staff
I went down to the hotel reception at 7:45 and checked out.
Please hand in your room key at the reception desk when you leave.
If you need assistance with your baggage, ask at reception.
COBUILD Collocationsreception
champagne reception
warm reception
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British English: reception /rɪˈsɛpʃən/ NOUN
In a hotel, office, or hospital, the reception is the place where people are received and their reservations, appointments, and inquiries are dealt with.
`Here's a message for you,' the young lady at reception said.
- American English: reception
- Arabic: مَكْتَبُ الِاسْتِعْلامات
- Brazilian Portuguese: recepção
- Chinese: 接待处
- Croatian: recepcija
- Czech: recepce
- Danish: reception
- Dutch: receptie
- European Spanish: recepción
- Finnish: vastaanotto
- French: réception
- German: Empfangsbereich
- Greek: ρεσεψιόν
- Italian: ricezione
- Japanese: 受付
- Korean: 접수창구
- Norwegian: resepsjon
- Polish: recepcja
- European Portuguese: receção
- Romanian: recepție
- Russian: регистратура
- Latin American Spanish: recepción
- Swedish: reception
- Thai: แผนกต้อนรับ
- Turkish: resepsiyon
- Ukrainian: стійка адміністратора
- Vietnamese: khu tiếp tân
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Chinese translation of 'reception'
reception
(rɪˈsɛpʃən)
n
- (s) (in public building)
接待处(處)
(jiēdàichù) - (c) (= party)
欢(歡)迎会(會)
(huānyínghuì) (个(個), gè) - (u) (Rad, TV)
接收
(jiēshōu) - (c) (= welcome)
反响(響)
(fǎnxiǎng) (种(種), zhǒng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a formal party for guests, esp. after a wedding
a glittering wedding reception
Synonyms
party
We threw a huge birthday party.
gathering
He spoke today before a large gathering of world leaders.
get-together
I arranged a get-together at my home.
social gathering
do (informal)
They always have all-night dos there.
social
church socials
function
We were going down to a function in London.
entertainment
celebration
There was a celebration in our house that night.
bash (informal)
one of the biggest showbiz bashes of the year
festivity
The festivities included a firework display.
knees-up (British, informal, old-fashioned)
shindig (informal, old-fashioned)
soirée
levee (archaic)
rave-up (British, slang)
2 (noun)
Definition
the manner in which something is received
He received a cool reception to his speech.
Synonyms
response
There has been no response to his remarks.
reaction
He showed no reaction when the judge pronounced his sentence.
acknowledgment
He smiled in acknowledgement and gave her a bow.
recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
treatment
She was shocked at his treatment of his employees.
welcome
There was a wonderful welcome waiting for him when he arrived.
greeting
His greeting was familiar and friendly.
3 (noun)
the production, distribution and reception of medical knowledge
Synonyms
receiving
admission
There has been a slight increase in hospital admissions.
acceptance
The party is being downgraded by its acceptance of secret donations.
receipt
the receipt of your order
recipience
4 (noun)
Definition
an area in an office, hotel, etc., where visitors are received or reservations dealt with
the hotel's reception desk
Synonyms
front desk
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acceptance
Definition
the act of accepting something
The party is being downgraded by its acceptance of secret donations.
Synonyms
accepting,
taking,
receiving,
obtaining,
acquiring,
reception,
receiptin the sense of acknowledgment
Definition
the act of acknowledging something or someone
He smiled in acknowledgement and gave her a bow.
Synonyms
greeting,
addressing,
welcome,
notice,
recognition,
reception,
hail,
hailing,
salute,
salutation (formal)
in the sense of admission
Definition
permission to join an organization
There has been a slight increase in hospital admissions.
Synonyms
admittance,
access,
entry,
introduction,
entrance,
acceptance,
initiation,
entrée,
ingressSynonyms of 'reception'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of bash
one of the biggest showbiz bashes of the year
Synonyms
party,
do (informal),
social,
at-home,
gathering,
function,
celebration,
reception,
rave (British, slang),
get-together (informal),
festivity,
knees-up (British, informal),
beano (British, slang),
social gathering,
shindig (informal),
soirée,
rave-up (British, slang),
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of celebration
There was a celebration in our house that night.
Synonyms
party,
festival,
gala,
jubilee,
festivity,
rave (British, slang),
junketing,
beano (British, slang),
revelry,
red-letter day,
rave-up (British, slang),
merrymaking,
jollification,
carousal,
-fest,
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of do
Definition
a party or other social event
They always have all-night dos there.
Synonyms
party,
gathering,
function,
social,
event,
affair,
at-home,
occasion,
celebration,
reception,
bash (informal),
rave (British, slang),
get-together (informal),
festivity,
knees-up (British, informal),
beano (British, slang),
social gathering,
shindig (informal),
soirée,
rave-up (British, slang),
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of festivity
Definition
happy celebration
The festivities included a firework display.
Synonyms
celebration,
party,
festival,
entertainment,
rave (British, slang),
beano (British, slang),
fun and games,
rave-up (British, slang),
jollification (old-fashioned),
festive event,
carousal (old-fashioned),
festive proceedings,
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of function
Definition
an official or formal social gathering
We were going down to a function in London.
Synonyms
reception,
party,
affair,
gathering,
bash (informal),
lig (British, slang),
social occasion,
soiree,
do (informal)
in the sense of gathering
Definition
a group of people, usually meeting for some particular purpose
He spoke today before a large gathering of world leaders.
Synonyms
assembly,
group,
crowd,
meeting,
conference,
company,
party,
congress,
mass,
rally,
convention,
knot,
flock,
get-together (informal),
congregation,
muster,
turnout,
multitude,
throng,
hui (New Zealand),
concourse,
assemblage,
conclave,
convocation (formal),
runanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of get-together
Definition
a small informal social gathering
I arranged a get-together at my home.
Synonyms
gathering,
meet-up,
party,
celebration,
reception,
meeting,
social,
function,
bash (informal),
rave (British, slang),
festivity,
do (informal),
knees-up (British, informal),
hui (New Zealand),
beano (British, slang),
social gathering,
shindig (informal),
soirée,
rave-up (British, slang),
hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand)
in the sense of greeting
Definition
the act or words of welcoming on meeting
His greeting was familiar and friendly.
Synonyms
welcome,
reception,
hail,
salute,
address,
salutation (formal),
hongi (New Zealand),
kia ora (New Zealand)
in the sense of levee
Definition
a formal reception held by a sovereign just after rising from bed
Synonyms
reception,
party,
gathering,
entertainment,
ceremonyin the sense of reaction
Definition
a physical or emotional response to a stimulus
He showed no reaction when the judge pronounced his sentence.
Synonyms
response,
acknowledgment,
feedback,
answer,
replyAdditional synonyms
in the sense of receipt
Definition
the act of receiving
the receipt of your order
Synonyms
receiving,
delivery,
reception,
acceptance,
recipience
in the sense of recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
Synonyms
approval,
honour,
tributes,
acclaim,
appreciation,
applause,
salute,
gratitude,
acknowledgmentin the sense of social
Definition
an informal gathering
church socials
Synonyms
get-together (informal),
party,
gathering,
function,
do (informal),
reception,
bash (informal),
social gathering
in the sense of treatment
Definition
a way of handling a person or thing
She was shocked at his treatment of his employees.
Synonyms
handling,
dealings with,
behaviour towards,
conduct towards,
management,
reception,
usage,
manipulation,
action towards
in the sense of welcome
Definition
the act of greeting or receiving someone or something in a specified manner
There was a wonderful welcome waiting for him when he arrived.
Synonyms
greeting,
welcoming,
entertainment,
reception,
acceptance,
hail,
hospitality,
salutation (formal),
haeremai (New Zealand)