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receive

[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /
VERB
accept delivery of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win
STRONG
acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag
WEAK
be given be in receipt of be informed be told come by come into get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down take possession
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away
STRONG
push repel
WEAK
deliver donate turn away
VERB
endure, sustain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
suffer undergo
STRONG
bear encounter experience
WEAK
be subjected to go through meet with
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid evade
WEAK
deliver donate give offer turn away
VERB
take in guest or member
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept bring in introduce meet take in welcome
STRONG
accommodate admit entertain greet host induct initiate install invite permit
WEAK
allow entrance let in let through make comfortable make welcome roll out red carpet shake hands show in usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
deny expel refuse turn away
WEAK
deliver donate give offer

Example Sentences

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She is one of 10 librarians nationwide to receive a 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ALA for her public service, particularly her work supporting people with disabilities, digital literacy and workforce development.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

VIP guests were also set to receive commemorative items such as Trump fragrances, posters, trading cards and watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"We don't receive much support from outside, and the occupation affects us in many ways... it limits what the municipality can do."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

When FWC investigators were alerted and began investigating, Peter Bandre, who is listed online as the attraction's vice-president, told them that the warehouse where the sloths died was not properly set to receive the animals.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

And although the women of Marina’s regiments were trained as strictly as any soldiers, they didn’t receive military status until their training was complete.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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