CEFR A2

receive

verb

Meaning

To be given something that has been sent or passed to you.

Examples

I received a letter from my aunt.
She received an award for her work.

Synonyms: get, obtain, acquire, gain

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receive (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːv/

Definition

To be given something that has been sent or passed to you.

Examples

I received a letter from my aunt.
She received an award for her work.
Did you receive my email?

How to Use receive

receive from (prepositional phrase): To be given something by a specific person or source. — "He received a package from his brother."
receive sth (collocation): To be given an object or information. — "She received the news with shock."

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