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单词 receive
释义

receive

verb

re·​ceive ri-ˈsēv How to pronounce receive (audio)
received; receiving

transitive verb

1
: to come into possession of : acquire
receive a gift
2
a
: to act as a receptacle or container for
the cistern receives water from the roof
b
: to assimilate through the mind or senses
receive new ideas
3
a
: to permit to enter : admit
b
: welcome, greet
c
: to react to in a specified manner
4
: to accept as authoritative, true, or accurate : believe
5
a
: to support the weight or pressure of : bear
b
: to take (a mark or impression) from the weight of something
some clay receives clear impressions
c
: acquire, experience
received his early schooling at home
d
: to suffer the hurt or injury of
received a broken nose

intransitive verb

1
: to be a recipient
2
: to be at home to visitors
receives on Tuesdays
3
: to convert incoming radio waves into perceptible signals
4
: to prepare to take possession of the ball from a kick in football

Synonyms

  • admit
  • enter
  • take
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Example Sentences

… his stark and devastating description of Vichy collaborationism (which he based on German and American archives) was rather badly received in France … Stanley Hoffmann, New York Times Book Review, 1 Nov. 1981 George, white-gloved, with a gardenia in his buttonhole, stood with his mother and the Major, embowered in the big red and gold drawing room downstairs, to "receive" the guests; and, standing thus together, the trio offered a picturesque example of good looks persistent through three generations. Booth Tarkington, The Magnificent Ambersons, 1918 From this time the astronomer was received into familiar friendship, and partook of all their projects and pleasures: his respect kept him attentive, and the activity of Rasselas did not leave much time unengaged. Samuel Johnson, Rasselas, 1759 You will be charged a late fee if the electric company does not receive your payment on time. I received a letter from her yesterday. You will receive a discount if you spend over $100. She received the news of his death with remarkable calmness. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre, from Latin recipere, from re- + capere to take — more at heave entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

receive

verb

re·​ceive ri-ˈsēv How to pronounce receive (audio)
received; receiving
1
: to take or get something that is given, paid, or sent
Did you receive the money I sent?
2
: experience entry 2
Stone Fox refused to speak with the white man because of the treatment his people had received. John Reynolds Gardiner, Stone Fox
3
: to accept as a visitor or member : welcome
She's too ill to receive friends.
4
: to change incoming radio waves into sounds or pictures

receive

verb

as in to enter
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • enter
  • admit
  • take
  • welcome
  • confirm
  • fellowship
  • entertain
  • ratify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • refuse
  • reject
  • dismiss
  • bar
  • ban
  • disallow
  • decline
  • disapprove
  • expel
  • throw out
  • exile
  • banish
  • oust
  • ostracize
  • deport
  • blackball
  • blacklist
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