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present tense form of receive (3rd person singular).

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receives

VERB

accept delivery of something

Synonyms

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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

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deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose misconceive miss misunderstand offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away

STRONG

push repel

WEAK

deliver donate turn away

VERB

endure, sustain

Synonyms

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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

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reject

STRONG

deny expel refuse turn away

WEAK

deliver donate give offer

Example Sentences

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The former category generally receives more positive feedback than the latter and is gaining some traction among early adopters, according to Weinbach.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

A reservist who meets their minimum training commitment and also passes their military training tests currently receives a tax-free bonus payment on top of their pay.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

After all, they signed an employment contract with a prison that receives federal funding by virtue of RLUIPA.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Under the City Charter, the agency receives a minimum allocation equal to 0.0325% of the assessed value of all property assessed for taxes within city limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

“Every so often the Sender must have new children, and the Institute receives a steady stream.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart