receive

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈsiːv/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An operation in which data is received.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

Example Sentences
  • She received many presents for her birthday.
2 Definition

To take goods knowing them to be stolen.

3 Definition

To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.

Example Sentences
  • to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.
4 Definition

To incur (an injury).

Example Sentences
  • I received a bloody nose from the collision.
5 Definition

To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.

6 Definition

To detect a signal from a transmitter.

7 Definition

To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

8 Definition

To accept into the mind; to understand.