recipient
word
Definition
A recipient is a person or group who receives something, such as a gift, message, award, or benefit.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in business, legal, medical, and award contexts. Common collocations: 'recipient of an email', 'award recipient', 'organ recipient'. Rare in everyday speech compared to 'receiver' unless precision/formality is needed.
Spanish: destinatario - receptorPortuguese (BR): destinatário - receptorPortuguese (PT): destinatário - recetorChinese (Simplified): 接收者 - 收件人Chinese (Traditional): 接收者 - 收件人Hindi: प्राप्तकर्ताArabic: مستلمBengali: প্রাপকRussian: получательJapanese: 受取人 - 受賞者Vietnamese: người nhậnKorean: 수령인Turkish: alıcıUrdu: وصول کنندہIndonesian: penerima
Example Sentences
She was the recipient of a scholarship.
basic
Please check that the recipient's address is correct.
basic
The prize will go to one lucky recipient.
basic
Make sure the recipient got your message before leaving.
natural
When you fill out the form, list each recipient clearly.
natural
He’s the main recipient of the company’s charity program.
natural