26984 words

receives

12 definitions • 17 examples
1
to get or be given something:

Examples:

Did you receive my letter?
receive something from someone I received a phone call from your mother.
They received a visit from the police.
She died after receiving a blow to the head.
2
(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures
3
to be able to hear someone's voice when they are communicating with you by radio:

Examples:

receive someone loud and clear I'm receiving you loud and clear.
4
in team sports, to catch or control a ball that is thrown or kicked to you by another player in your team:

Examples:

Henry received the ball towards the edge of the Arsenal area and volleyed it into the net.
The forward received the ball on the right wing.
5
in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or cricket, to have a ball thrown or hit towards you by an opposing player at the start of a period of play:

Examples:

Batting for five hours, he received 254 balls and stroked 18 fours.
6
to formally welcome a visitor or guest:

Examples:

She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived.
7
to meet someone when they arrive somewhere:

Examples:

My friend offered to receive me at the railway station.
8
to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her:

Examples:

The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates.
9
to be made a member of an organization:

Examples:

He was received into the church.
10
to get or be given something:

Examples:

She received a letter from her son.
I’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring.
11
When a radio or television receives signals, it changes them into sounds or pictures.
12
to welcome someone or something:

Examples:

The president received Fulbright cordially.

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