Words / A2

ri-SEEV/rɪˈsiːv/

To receive is to get something given or sent to you. Receive an email, a gift, a letter. Get is more informal. Receive from. Reception can mean the front desk, or a party — not always “receiving.” Recipient is the person who receives.

Meaning

To get something that is given or sent to you.

Examples

• “I received an email from the school.”
• “Did you receive my message?”
• “She received a prize.”

Good to know

receive + thing (from someone). Informal: get.

Near in meaning

get

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