(something communicated) To be made aware of
(specified treatment) To be subjected to
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To take something that has been given, offered or paid
“The best player of the season will receive a prestigious award.”
(something sent) To take or accept delivery of
“I would finally receive my package in the mail after days of waiting.”
(something communicated) To be made aware of
“I expect to receive news of my dear mother within the next day or two.”
(with object and adverbial) To react or respond to something in a particular way
“I would receive his uninspiring remarks with feigned interest.”
(specified treatment) To be subjected to
“He would receive an ankle injury after tripping over.”
(a guest or visitor) To formally give admittance to
“If you proceed to the church, the young man standing at the door will receive you.”
To allow visitors or guests to be in one's presence
“He is still recovering from surgery, and at this point in time, will not receive visitors.”
To acquire new information or skill
To admit or welcome into a place or a group
To accept something willingly or gladly
To invite someone somewhere
To allow something to exist or happen, even although one does not approve of it
To physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
To grab or seize something, especially an object in motion
Become heir to
To conduct or escort to a given place or location
To consult with a client as a professional
To choose or decide
To inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
To greet with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing
Hold close, cling to
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