reception (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsepʃən/
Definition
The act or manner of receiving something or someone.
Examples
The reception of the package was prompt.
She gave a warm reception to the new visitors.
The quality of the radio reception was poor.
How to Use reception
- reception for (prepositional phrase)
- A social event held to welcome or honor someone or something. — "The university held a reception for its graduating students."
- reception of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of receiving something. — "The reception of the news was met with shock."
- mixed reception (collocation)
- A reaction that is not entirely positive or negative. — "The new restaurant received a mixed reception from critics."
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