A2verb 1K

Receive

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Receive

to get or accept something that is sent or given to you

In simple words: to get something from someone

Receive in a sentence

• I was excited to receive the package in the mail yesterday.
• She didn't receive the information she requested earlier.
• He will receive an award for his hard work at the ceremony.
• The teacher will receive feedback from the students after the lesson.
• They were happy to receive their friends at the party.

How to use Receive

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Can be used in formal contexts, such as receiving awards, or informal situations like receiving a text message. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'get' might fit better.

Grammar pattern

receive + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'Re-ceive' — imagine you re-gain something back.

Related words

Collocations with Receive

• regularly
• automatically
• currently
• be entitled to
• expect to
• from
• send and receive
• transmit and receive
• enthusiastically
• favourably/​favorably
• warmly
• with
• regularly
• automatically
• currently
• be entitled to
• expect to
• from
• send and receive
• transmit and receive
• regularly
• automatically
• currently
• be entitled to
• expect to
• from
• send and receive
• transmit and receive

Synonyms for Receive

• get
• obtain
• acquire
• accept
• gather

Opposites of Receive

• give
• send
• offer

Common mistakes with Receive

• Confusing 'receive' with 'recieve' — the correct spelling has 'ie'
• 'Receive' is not used with 'to' — say 'receive a gift' not 'receive to a gift'
• Using 'receiving' as a noun — remember it's a verb or part of a verb phrase

Frequently asked questions about Receive

What does Receive mean?

to get something from someone

What is the definition of Receive?

to get or accept something that is sent or given to you

How do you use Receive in a sentence?

I was excited to receive the package in the mail yesterday.

Can you give another example of Receive?

She didn't receive the information she requested earlier.

What are synonyms for Receive?

Common alternatives include get, obtain, acquire, accept, gather.

What is the opposite of Receive?

Opposite meanings include give, send, offer.

What words go with Receive?

It commonly pairs with regularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receive, enthusiastically, favourably/​favorably, warmly, with, regularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receive, regularly, automatically, currently, be entitled to, expect to, from, send and receive, transmit and receive.

What are common mistakes when using Receive?

Confusing 'receive' with 'recieve' — the correct spelling has 'ie' 'Receive' is not used with 'to' — say 'receive a gift' not 'receive to a gift' Using 'receiving' as a noun — remember it's a verb or part of a verb phrase

How do you pronounce Receive?

US: /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈsiːv/","/rɪˈsiːvz/","/rɪˈsiːvd/","/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Receive?

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Can be used in formal contexts, such as receiving awards, or informal situations like receiving a text message. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'get' might fit better.

What CEFR level is Receive?

"Receive" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.