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What is another word for Received? – 125 Received Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    accepted acquired admitted adopted assumed collected gathered obtained procured secured got taken seized captured gained acquired welcomed greeted acknowledged recognized responded reacted replied accepted confirmed ratified validated verified approved endorsed sanctioned authorized.

    Meaning of Received

    The primary meaning of the word "Received" is to come into possession or control of something, or to react or respond to something.

    Definitions

    • The past tense and past participle of the verb "receive", meaning to come into possession or control of something, such as an object, information, or a message.
    • To react or respond to something, such as a suggestion, an idea, or a stimulus.
    • To be given or supplied with something, such as a gift, a payment, or a service.

    Etymology of Received

    The word "Received" comes from the Old French word "receivre", which is derived from the Latin word "recipere", meaning "to take back" or "to accept".
    The Latin word "recipere" is a combination of "re-" (meaning "back" or "again") and "cipere" (meaning "to take").
    The word "Received" has been used in the English language since the 14th century, and its meaning and usage have evolved over time to include various senses, such as accepting, acquiring, and responding.

    Example Uses

    • The package was received yesterday.
    • The news was received with shock and sadness.
    • The company received several awards for its innovative products.
    • The patient received treatment for her illness.
    • The suggestion was received with enthusiasm and support.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rejected declined refused denied dismissed ignored neglected overlooked missed lost forgotten unaccepted unacknowledged unresponded unreceived unheard unseen unnoted unperceived unobserved unnoticed.

    Related Nouns

    receipt reception acceptance acquisition collection gathering procurement security possession control ownership custody care attention notice awareness perception observation response reaction reply acknowledgment recognition.

    Related Verbs

    receive accept acquire collect gather obtain procure secure possess control own custody care attend notice perceive observe respond react reply acknowledge recognize welcome greet.

    Related Adjectives

    received accepted acquired collected gathered obtained procured secured possessed controlled owned custodial careful attentive noticed aware perceived observed responsive reactive receptive welcoming greeting acknowledged recognized.