Receive from Meaning in English

expression

US

ɹəˈsiv/, /ɹiˈsiv/, /ɹɪˈsiv/ /ˈfɹəm

ruh-SEEV-frum

UK

ɹɪsˈiːv/ /fɹˈɒm

ri-SEEV-from

Definition

To get or be given something by someone or from a specific source.

Usage & Nuances

Used for describing the origin of what you get (e.g., 'receive a gift from a friend'). Formal than 'get from'. Common in emails, business, and formal writing. Always state both what was received and the source.

• Spanish: recibir de
• Portuguese (BR): receber de
• Portuguese (PT): receber de
• Chinese (Simplified): 从……收到 - 接受自
• Chinese (Traditional): 從……收到 - 接受自
• Hindi: से प्राप्त करना
• Arabic: يستلم من
• Bengali: পাওয়া - গ্রহণ করা (from থেকে)
• Russian: получать от
• Japanese: 〜から受け取る
• Vietnamese: nhận từ
• Korean: ~로부터 받다
• Turkish: -den/-dan almak - teslim almak (birinden)
• Urdu: سے وصول کرنا - سے پانا
• Indonesian: menerima dari

Example Sentences

I received a package from my aunt.

basic

Did you receive any messages from the school?

basic

We receive water from the river.

basic

I didn't receive any reply from customer service.

natural

She was happy to receive flowers from her colleagues on her birthday.

natural

You might receive an email from me later today.

natural