noun

recipient

recipient, receiver

The recipient of the award was very happy.

The recipient of the award was very happy.

Please enter the recipient's address.

Please enter the recipient's address.

((recipient)) of sth. the person who receives sth. She was the proud recipient of the prize.

Synonyms: receiver, beneficiary; Antonyms: sender, donor

From Latin 'recipere' meaning 'to take back, receive', from 're-' (back) + 'capere' (to take).

Think of someone 'receiving' a parcel. They are the recipient.

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