receive
Translation
to get, to be given, to experience, to welcome
Examples
I received a letter this morning.
I received a letter this morning.
She received a warm welcome.
She received a warm welcome.
He was received by the Queen.
He was received by the Queen.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) receives ((sth.)) I received a letter this morning.
((sb.)) receives ((sth.)) from ((sb./sth.)) She received a prize from the school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, obtain, accept; Antonyms: give, send, offer
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'capere' (to take). The original sense was 'take back' or 'accept'.
Memory Tips
Remember the spelling rule: 'i before e, except after c'. This word is a classic example.