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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   An operation in which data is received.

2. Meaning 2 · verb

   To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

   “She received many presents for her birthday.”

3. Meaning 3 · verb

   To take goods knowing them to be stolen.

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.

   “to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.”

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To incur (an injury).

   “I received a bloody nose from the collision.”

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To detect a signal from a transmitter.

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

9. Meaning 9 · verb

   To accept into the mind; to understand.

How this word is used

• Everyday “She received many presents for her birthday.”
• General “to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.”
• General “I received a bloody nose from the collision.”

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