Receive Meaning in English
word
/ɹəˈsiv/
ri-SEEV
/ɹɪsˈiːv/
ri-SEEV
Definition
To get something that is sent, given, or handed to you. It can be a physical thing, a message, money, help, or a reaction from other people.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and everyday English. Often used with nouns like 'receive a message', 'receive an email', 'receive payment', and 'receive treatment'. It is more formal than 'get' in many contexts, and we often say 'receive from' someone or 'receive something' directly.
Spanish: recibirPortuguese (BR): receberPortuguese (PT): receberChinese (Simplified): 收到 - 接收Chinese (Traditional): 收到 - 接收Hindi: प्राप्त करना - पानाArabic: يتلقى - يستلمBengali: প্রাপ্ত করা - গ্রহণ করাRussian: получать - получитьJapanese: 受け取るVietnamese: nhậnKorean: 받다Turkish: almakUrdu: حاصل کرنا - وصول کرناIndonesian: menerima
Example Sentences
I received your letter yesterday.
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She received a gift on her birthday.
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We receive emails every day.
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Did you receive my message, or should I send it again?
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The idea was well received by the team.
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Once we receive payment, we'll ship your order right away.
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