Definition
to receive: to acquire, to get, to accept, to obtain
I received a letter from my grandfather this morning.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Can you tell me when I'll receive my parcel please?
US: You received your parcel two weeks ago, madam.
- "Come to my office to receive your punishment."
- "I received an email from Bruno."
- "receiving email, deleting emails"
- "It is my honor and great pleasure to tell you that you have been chosen to receive this year's Nobel prize in literature."
- "Sailor : Horatio, you've just received a delivery from a mermaid."
- "At the hotel room, well, I did actually receive an important phone call, otherwise I would have happily made love to her."
- "Next Tuesday at 3:45, we will receive a visit from Lucie Lohan, heiress to the Lohan fortune and a prospective investor with major connections."
- "Here are the 4 GOLDEN STEPS to receive the compensation you probably deserve"
- "Bobby Moore led England up to the royal box to receive the Jules Rimet cup."
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