CEFR A2

received

verb

Meaning

To be given, given, or paid something.

Examples

She received a package in the mail.
The company received a large donation.

Synonyms: get, obtain, acquire, gain

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received (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːvd/

Definition

To be given, given, or paid something.

Examples

She received a package in the mail.
The company received a large donation.
He received an award for his bravery.

How to Use received

receive from (prepositional phrase): To be given something by someone or something. — "She received a gift from her aunt."
receive an award (collocation): To be given a prize or recognition for an achievement. — "The scientist received an award for her groundbreaking research."
receive attention (collocation): To be noticed or considered by others. — "The new product received a lot of attention from the media."

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