received
Translation
to receive, to get, to welcome
Examples
I received a letter this morning.
I received a letter this morning.
She received her guests warmly.
She received her guests warmly.
The new policy was not well received.
The new policy was not well received.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to get or be given something. I received a letter from my friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, accept, obtain; Antonyms: give, send, reject
Etymology
From Latin 'recipere' (to take back), composed of 're-' (back) and 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' as 'back' and '-ceive' as 'take'. You are 'taking back' something that has been sent to you.