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receive

UK
/rɪˈsiːv/
US
/rɪˈsiv/
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Translations

receiveverb
received
Past Simple
received
Past Participle
receiving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈsiːv/
US
/rɪˈsiv/
recevoirDans le domaine sportif, notamment pour la remise en jeu ou la réception d’un service.
Our team won the toss and chose to receive in the second half.
Notre équipe a gagné le tirage au sort et a choisi de recevoir en seconde mi-temps.
recevoirEn contexte passif, pour exprimer le fait de subir ou de faire l’objet de quelque chose.
The proposal received a lot of criticism from the board.
La proposition a reçu beaucoup de critiques de la part du conseil.
She received a gift from her friend on her birthday.
Elle a reçu un cadeau de son ami pour son anniversaire.
Additional translations
être accueilliPour la réaction d’un événement, d’une nouvelle ou d’une proposition par un groupe ou un public.
accueillirPour une réception formelle ou cérémonielle, ou au sens de bien accueillir quelqu’un.
Synonyms
obtain
get
acquire
accept
welcome
take
collect
gain
Antonyms
give
send
receivenoun
receives
pl
UK
/rɪˈsiːv/
US
/rɪˈsiv/
Technical, mainly in telecommunications; uncountable.
réceptionDans le sport, pour l’action de réception ou la phase de reprise de service.
Our side chose to start on receive for the opening kickoff.
Notre équipe a choisi de commencer en réception pour l’engagement initial.
réceptionEn télécommunications et en traitement du signal.
Adjust the antenna to improve the radio's receive.
Ajustez l’antenne pour améliorer la réception de la radio.
Synonyms
collection
reception
receipt
acceptance
acquisition
obtaining
taking

Definitions

receiveverb
To be given, presented with, or paid something.
She received a gift from her friend on her birthday.
To react to something in a specified way.
The news was received with mixed emotions by the team.
To take delivery of something sent or communicated.
He received the package from the courier this morning.
To experience or be subject to a specified treatment.
The proposal received a lot of criticism from the board.
To greet or welcome someone formally.
The ambassador received the guests at the embassy.
In sports, to gain possession of the ball or serve after it has been kicked, bowled, or served by the opposing side.
Our team won the toss and chose to receive in the second half.
receivenoun
The act or process of accepting or picking up a transmitted signal, message, or data, especially in telecommunications.
Adjust the antenna to improve the radio's receive.
In sports, the action or right of a team to take possession of the ball or serve after the opposing side has put it into play.
Our side chose to start on receive for the opening kickoff.
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