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Definition receive in British English

receive verb

verb
/rɪˈsiːv/
1

to get something that someone gives or sends to you

Example

Fewer people receive state benefits now.

Example

She received a camera as a twenty-fifth birthday present.

Example

We have not received your letter.

Example

His views have received support from an unlikely source.

Example

The head has already received several calls from angry parents.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
Synonyms and related words
deal in trade barter abduct abet aid and abet
1.2

if you receive a ball in a game, someone sends it towards you

Synonyms and related words
blank block bully off
2

to have a particular type of treatment or experience

Example

Several of the victims are receiving hospital treatment for burns.

Example

He received a five-year prison sentence.

Example

We received a visit from the Inspector.

Synonyms and related words
experience undergo encounter
3

to react to something in a particular way

Example

Heather's proposals were received without much enthusiasm.

Synonyms and related words
react stand up respond
Example

Her Royal Highness was received by the Deputy Mayor.

Synonyms and related words
shout out shout-out welcome
4.1

to officially accept someone into a group

Example

Several opponents of women priests were received into the Catholic Church.

Synonyms and related words
accept admission admit
4.2

to see visitors

Example

What time can patients receive visitors?

Synonyms and related words
ask catering disinvite
5

to get pictures or sound on a television, radio, or mobile phone

Example

With a satellite dish you can receive hundreds of channels.

Synonyms and related words
atmospherics directional footprint
Definition receive in British English