26984 words

receiving

10 definitions • 14 examples
1
present participle of
2
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.
3
(of a radio or television) to change a signal into sounds and pictures
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
to formally welcome a visitor or guest:

Examples:

She stood by the door to receive her guests as they arrived.
8
to meet someone when they arrive somewhere:

Examples:

My friend offered to receive me at the railway station.
9
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.
10
to be made a member of an organization:

Examples:

He was received into the church.

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