CEFR B2

receptive

adjective

Meaning

Quick and willing to receive new ideas, suggestions, or impressions.

Examples

The manager was very receptive to our suggestions for improving team efficiency.
She has a receptive mind, always eager to learn about different cultures and perspectives.

Synonyms: open, responsive, amenable, acquiescent

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receptive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

Definition

Quick and willing to receive new ideas, suggestions, or impressions.

Examples

The manager was very receptive to our suggestions for improving team efficiency.
She has a receptive mind, always eager to learn about different cultures and perspectives.
To truly grow, one must be receptive to constructive criticism, even if it's difficult to hear.

How to Use receptive

receptive to (something/someone) (prepositional phrase): Willing to consider or accept something or someone. — "He was surprisingly receptive to my proposal, despite his initial skepticism."

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