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Meaning of receive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

receive

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈsiːv/

noun

Definitions

  1. An operation in which data is received.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: She received many presents for her birthday.

  2. To take goods knowing them to be stolen.

  3. To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.

    Example: to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.

  4. To incur (an injury).

    Example: I received a bloody nose from the collision.