verbπShareTo take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something."She received many presents for her birthday."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take goods knowing them to be stolen."He was arrested for receiving the laptops, even though he knew they were taken from the school. "policelawguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc."to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."familyentertainmentsocietyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incur (an injury)."I received a bloody nose from the collision."medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to."The small town is receiving the new tradition of a community garden with open arms. "culturetraditionsocietyactionattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo detect a signal from a transmitter."The radio is receiving a weak signal, so the music is fading in and out. "technologyelectronicscommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball."The tennis player is practicing receiving serves. "positionsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept into the mind; to understand."She is having trouble receiving the complex math concepts her teacher is explaining. "mindabilitycommunicationlanguageeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is received; reception."The receiving of gifts at the birthday party was a joyful occasion for everyone. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
