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Meaning of Receive
The primary meaning of the word "Receive" is to get or accept something, such as a gift, a message, or an idea.
Definitions
- To come into possession or control of something, such as money, a gift, or information
- * To accept or admit someone or something, such as a guest, a student, or a new idea
- * To experience or undergo something, such as a sensation, a treatment, or a punishment
Etymology of Receive
The word "Receive" comes from the Old French word "receivre", which is derived from the Latin word "recipere", meaning "to take back" or "to take again"
The Latin word "recipere" is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "back") and "cipere" (meaning "to take")
The word "Receive" has been used in English since the 13th century to convey the idea of getting or accepting something
Example Uses
- I received a gift from my friend for my birthday
- * The company will receive a large grant to fund its new project
- * She received a warm welcome from the audience when she walked on stage