receive

Meanings

• Verb

  To take or receive something, often implying that it is being given or offered.

  - "I will receive you at the airport."
  - "The package was delivered, and I will receive it tomorrow."
  - "The students received their diplomas."
  - "The salesperson received a commission for the sale."

• Verb

  To get or obtain something, often implying an exchange or transaction.

  - "I need to receive an email from my boss."
  - "The company received a large contract."
  - "The team received a standing ovation."
  - "The students received high marks on their exams."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈsiːv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227678"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with receive
perceive , conceive , deceive , redeem , believe

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. receive (Spanish) : to give or bestow
   

2. receive (French) : to perceive or understand
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of receive that leads to same result
receive , received , receives , receiving

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

received, receiving, receiveds, receives, receivingly

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'receive' comes from the Old French word 'reciever', which means 'to take, get, or receive'. It is related to the Latin word 'capere', which also means 'to take' or 'to receive'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'receive' appears in the title of Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick'.

2. The term 'receiving line' refers to a line of people who wait to greet and receive a gift or acknowledgement from someone, such as a newlywed couple or a graduating student.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. accept: To receive something willingly and in a positive manner.

2. obtain: To receive something through effort or request.

---

Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. From this time the astronomer was "received" into familiar friendship, and partook of all their projects and pleasures: his respect kept him attentive, and the activity of Rasselas did not leave much time unengaged.

   - Samuel Johnson,{it}Rasselas{/it},1759

2. George, white-gloved, with a gardenia in his buttonhole, stood with his mother and the Major, embowered in the big red and gold drawing room downstairs, to ""receive"" the guests; and, standing thus together, the trio offered a picturesque example of good looks persistent through three generations.

   - Booth Tarkington,{it}The Magnificent Ambersons{/it},1918

3. … his stark and devastating description of Vichy collaborationism (which he based on German and American archives) was rather badly "received" in France …

   - Stanley Hoffmann,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},1 Nov. 1981

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'receive' has been used in various contexts, such as in the reception of guests, the reception of news, and the reception of awards. In art, there are many works depicting the act of receiving, such as 'The Reception of the Ambassadors' by Hans Holbein the Younger. In music, there are songs about receiving love, receiving forgiveness, and receiving blessings.

How to Memorize "receive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of receiving something, such as holding out your hand to receive a gift or opening the mailbox to receive a letter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'receive' with the idea of getting or obtaining something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to remember the past tense form of the verb 'receive' (received).

---

Memorize "receive" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize receive is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.