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The recipient of the letter smiled when she opened it.
What does Recipient mean?
A recipient is someone who receives something.
Dictionary definition
A person or group that receives something.
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Each award recipient walked across the stage.
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The form asks for the recipient's name so the package goes to the right person.
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MeaningRecipient means A recipient is someone who receives something.
ExampleExample: The recipient of the letter smiled when she opened it.
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- ri · sip · ee · unt
- Strongest beat
- sip
- Ending
- unt
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- Put a little extra energy on sip.
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Synonyms
Words like Recipient
receiverUse for someone who gets something.
beneficiaryUse for someone who receives help or a benefit.
addresseeUse for the person a message or package is sent to.
Antonyms
Opposite words
senderA contrast for the person who sends something.
giverA contrast for the person who gives something.
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noun
recipients
More than one person or group receiving something.
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