Cool MateMeaning of Recipient
a person who receives something
In simple words: The person who receives something.
Recipient in a sentence
- recipients of awards
- I was the grateful recipient of a helping hand from a total stranger.
- He was a worthy recipient of the Nobel Prize.
- He was the recipient of a distinguished service award.
- Our 1 000th member will be the lucky recipient of a mystery gift.
- She was not the intended recipient of the reward.
- We are passive recipients of information from the world around us.
- matching a donor kidney with the most suitable recipient
- the ultimate recipient of the money
How to use Recipient
Use 'recipient' in contexts involving awards, gifts, or letters. It's appropriate in both spoken and written settings, but might sound too formal for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
recipient + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'Receive' + 'ent' (like a friend who is celebrating receiving a gift).
Related words
Synonyms for Recipient
- receiver
- addressee
- beneficiary
- acceptor
Opposites of Recipient
- sender
- donor
- giver
Common mistakes with Recipient
- 'Recipent' is a common misspelling.
- Confusing 'recipient' with 'recipient's' (possessive form).
- 'Receipient' is a common misspelling.
Recipient appears in
Recipient in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُستلِم
الشخص اللي يستلم شي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাপক
যিনি কিছু গ্রহণ করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Empfänger
Die Person, die etwas bekommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Destinatario, Receptor
La persona que recibe algo.
- Persianفارسی
گیرنده
شخصی که چیزی را دریافت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Destinataire
La personne qui reçoit quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्राप्तकर्ता
वह व्यक्ति जिसे कुछ मिलता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Destinatario
La persona che riceve qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Destinatário
A pessoa que recebe alguma coisa.
- RussianРусский
Получатель
Тот, кто что-то получает.
- Urduاردو
وصول کنندہ، مستفید
وہ شخص جو کچھ وصول کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
收件人
收到东西的人。
More words like Recipient
- Receiver
- Beneficiary
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Recipient
What does Recipient mean?
The person who receives something.
What is the definition of Recipient?
a person who receives something
How do you use Recipient in a sentence?
recipients of awards
Can you give another example of Recipient?
I was the grateful recipient of a helping hand from a total stranger.
What are synonyms for Recipient?
Common alternatives include receiver, addressee, beneficiary, acceptor.
What is the opposite of Recipient?
Opposite meanings include sender, donor, giver.
What words go with Recipient?
It commonly pairs with largest, main, major, recipient of.
What are common mistakes when using Recipient?
'Recipent' is a common misspelling. Confusing 'recipient' with 'recipient's' (possessive form). 'Receipient' is a common misspelling.
How do you pronounce Recipient?
US: /["/rɪˈsɪpiənt/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈsɪpiənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Recipient?
Use 'recipient' in contexts involving awards, gifts, or letters. It's appropriate in both spoken and written settings, but might sound too formal for casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Recipient?
"Recipient" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.