RECEIVE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

receive

verb

ri-ˈsēv

Definition of receive

as in to admit

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms

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Recent Examples of receive This week, Ukraine also did not receive advanced warning from partners of incoming ballistic missiles, resulting in civilian deaths, according to Ukrainian officials. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 Days ago, the chief content officer at the streaming giant was in Cannes receiving an honor while the MIPCOM marketplace was in full swing, before turning to unveil a major World Cup media rights deal a day later. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Gibbs is the fourth player in league history — and the first since Christian McCaffrey in 2019 — to have 500-plus yards rushing and at least 240 yards receiving through the first five games of a season. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Bet $5 and receive a $10 bonus bet token, then repeat the process for ten days to receive all $100 in bonuses. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receive

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The first of the 12 steps is admitting that your relationship with your vice has become unmanageable.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Smith was transported to the jail by the deputies, but the jail medical staff would not admit him due to the injury, the suit alleges.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of admit

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But students in more affluent schools, where Asian American students are concentrated, must perform better on the standardized exam to enter the lottery.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
However, certification does not mean the aircraft has entered commercial service.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of enter

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In a statement posted to Facebook, the Wichita Police Department asked anyone with video of the incident to upload it so investigators could take a look.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
In addition to the return of her property, Omar's attorneys are demanding that the Justice Department preserve any audio and video that was taken during the search, according to the letter.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

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