recipient

/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/

noun

One who receives.

Examples :

"My e-mail never reached the intended recipient."

noun

An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.

Examples :

"The recipient of the donated kidney was overjoyed to finally be healthy again. "

medicine person body organ physiology human

noun

The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.

Examples :

"The recipient of the still collected the fragrant, distilled essential oil. "

utensil device chemistry technical

adjective

Receiving

Examples :

"The recipient box for the school's art supplies is large and sturdy. "

action being person

Meanings

Examples :

"My e-mail never reached the intended recipient."

Examples :

"The recipient of the donated kidney was overjoyed to finally be healthy again. "

Examples :

"The recipient of the still collected the fragrant, distilled essential oil. "

Examples :

"The recipient box for the school's art supplies is large and sturdy. "

Related Words

individual noun

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

reached verb

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

collected verb

To gather together; amass.

distilled verb

To subject to distillation.

essential noun

A necessary ingredient.

fragrant adjective

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

supplies noun

The act of supplying.

intended verb

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

receiving verb

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

receives noun

An operation in which data is received.

tissues noun

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

overjoyed verb

To give great joy, delight or pleasure to