Receive as Meaning in English
expression
ɹəˈsiv/, /ɹiˈsiv/, /ɹɪˈsiv/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
rih-SEEV az
ɹɪsˈiːv/ /ˈæs
rih-SEEV as
Definition
To get or accept something in a particular way, or to understand it as having a specific meaning or role.
Usage & Nuances
"Receive as" is used to express how something is interpreted or perceived, often in formal or written contexts. Commonly appears with roles or qualities (e.g., 'receive as a gift', 'receive as good news'). Frequently passive or with implied judgment. Not used for physical receiving only (use just 'receive' for that).
Spanish: recibir como - ser considerado comoPortuguese (BR): receber como - ser visto comoPortuguese (PT): receber como - ser visto comoChinese (Simplified): 被当作...接收 - 被视为Chinese (Traditional): 被當作...接收 - 被視為Hindi: के रूप में प्राप्त करनाArabic: استقبال كـ - يُعتبر كـBengali: হিসেবে গ্রহণ করাRussian: воспринимать как - принять какJapanese: 〜として受け取る - 〜としてみなすVietnamese: nhận như - được coi làKorean: 로 받아들이다 - 로 인식하다Turkish: olarak almak - olarak görülmekUrdu: کے طور پر حاصل کرنا - کے طور پر لیا جاناIndonesian: menerima sebagai - dianggap sebagai
Example Sentences
He was received as a hero after the rescue.
basic
The news was received as bad by the whole team.
basic
Her comment was received as a compliment.
basic
His honesty wasn’t always received as a virtue.
natural
She worried her advice would be received as criticism.
natural
Jokes don’t always get received as intended.
natural