C1noun5K

Recipient

UK /["/rɪˈsɪpiənt/"]/US /["/rɪˈsɪpiənt/"]/

Definition

a person who receives something

In simple words: The person who receives something.

Examples

  • 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

Usage notes

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).

Collocations

  • largest
  • main
  • major
  • recipient of

Synonyms

  • receiver
  • addressee
  • beneficiary
  • acceptor

Antonyms

  • sender
  • donor
  • giver

Common mistakes

  • 'Recipent' is a common misspelling.
  • Confusing 'recipient' with 'recipient's' (possessive form).
  • 'Receipient' is a common misspelling.