receiving

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/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.“She received many presents for her birthday.”
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To 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.”
To incur (an injury).“I received a bloody nose from the collision.”

noun

The act by which something is received; reception.

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Synonyms

reception receipt recipient receptor offeree admission admitting accept acquisition granting permitting eligible approval accommodating getting access

Associated

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Rhymes

heaving grieving weaving leaving disbelieving unbelieving deceiving believing thieving retrieving

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