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received

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/
Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To get or come into possession of something, especially something that is offered, transmitted, or received by someone.

    - "He received an award for his outstanding performance."
    - "The package was received by the post office yesterday."
    - "The students received their diplomas at the graduation ceremony."
  • Verb

    2. To get or have (a message, call, or email), especially when someone has been waiting for it.

    - "She received a call from her doctor."
    - "I'll receive you at the airport."
    - "He received an email from his boss."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈsiːvd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with received
perceive , conceive , deceive , believe
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. receive (English) : To get or come into possession of something

  2. receive (English) : To get or have (a message, call, or email)

  3. receive (Spanish) : To receive (a payment or money)

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

  1. receivable () : Capable of being received or accepted

  2. receive () : To get or come into possession of something

  3. receive () : To get or have (a message, call, or email)

  4. receipt () : A document showing that something has been received

Variants
List of all variants of received that leads to same result
received , receive , receives , receiving , Received Pronunciation , Received Pronunciations , Received Standard , Received Standards , given the go-ahead , got the go-ahead , received the go-ahead , received/got the go-ahead , the go-ahead
Forms
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received, receives, receiving, receipt

Etymology
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The word 'receive' comes from the Latin word 'capere,' which means 'to take.' It has been in use since Old English.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'receive' is used over 10,000 times in the Bible.

  2. The term 'received wisdom' refers to widely accepted beliefs or ideas that may not be based on fact.

  3. In mathematics, 'receiving functions' are used to calculate the probability of a particle being detected as a function of its position and velocity.

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

  2. transmit: To send or pass something on to someone

  3. deliver: To give something to someone, especially after a long journey or process

Culture
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In literature, 'receive' is often used in the context of welcoming guests or accepting gifts. In art, it is depicted in various forms such as receiving awards or blessings. In music, it is used in songs about receiving love or forgiveness.

How to Memorize "received"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a hand reaching out and receiving an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'receive' with the word 'welcome'.

  3. mnemonics

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

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