Simple meaning
What does Receive mean?
Receive means get something from someone.
Dictionary definition
To get or be given something.
Example sentences
Receive in a sentence
easy
I used receive in class today.
medium
In our group discussion, we had to receive ideas respectfully.
hard
The passage shows how people receive clearly to solve a social problem.
Synonyms
Words like Receive
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when someone does not respond or engage.
silenceUse when communication stops.
Word family
Receive word family
Base word
receive
verb
receive
Base form.
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What does receive mean in context?
Receive means receive means get something from someone.
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