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1. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] get something; come into possession of.
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Receive
- preconceive
- misconceive
- satanjeev
- misperceive
- disbelieve
- vancleve
- tel-aviv
- maharive
- interweave
- interleave
- sanjiv
- retrieve
- reprieve
- mccleave
- conceive
- relieve
- rajiv
- perceive
- laneve
- geneve
- deceive
- believe
- aggrieve
- stieve
- steve
- sleeve
- shreve
- shreeve
- naive
- kleve
How do you pronounce receive?
Pronounce receive as rɪˈsiv.
US - How to pronounce receive in American English
UK - How to pronounce receive in British English
How to spell receive? Is it recieve? Or receiv? Common misspellings are:
- recieve
- receiv
Sentences with receive
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Dogs that receive high enough scores are awarded titles according to the class and level they are in.
2. Verb, base form
Employees know that in return for making a sale, they will receive something also.
Quotes about receive
1. We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.
- Max de Pree
2. Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.
- Karl A. Menninger
3. The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate.
- William Shenstone
2. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] register (perceptual input).
Synonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] receive a specified treatment (abstract).
Antonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] go through (mental or physical states or experiences).
Synonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] express willingness to have in one's home or environs.
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] accept as true or valid.
Antonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] bid welcome to; greet upon arrival.
Antonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] convert into sounds or pictures.
Antonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. receive
verb. ['rəˈsiːv, rɪˈsiːv, riːˈsiːv'] experience as a reaction.
Synonyms
Etymology
- receiven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- recever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))