CEFR B1

receives

verb

Meaning

To be given, delivered, or paid something.

Examples

She receives a salary of $50,000 per year.
The charity receives donations from many generous people.

Synonyms: get, obtain, acquire, accept

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receives (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: rɪˈsiːvz

Definition

To be given, delivered, or paid something.

Examples

She receives a salary of $50,000 per year.
The charity receives donations from many generous people.
He receives a lot of fan mail after his performances.

How to Use receives

receives X from Y (prepositional phrase): To get something (X) that was sent or given by someone (Y). — "She receives compliments from her boss for her hard work."
receives X (collocation): To be the recipient of something (X). — "The company receives significant investment."

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