receiving
Translation
receiving, reception, acceptance
Examples
The joy of giving is greater than receiving.
The joy of giving is greater than receiving.
He works in the receiving department.
He works in the receiving department.
Grammar Patterns
receiving ((sth.)) the act of getting (sth.) Receiving a gift is always nice.
on the receiving end of ((sth.)) being the person affected by (sth. negative) He was on the receiving end of her anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: getting, acceptance; Antonyms: giving, sending
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'receive', made by adding the suffix '-ing'. It refers to the act of receiving.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending turns the verb into a noun for the action itself. Picture the 'Receiving' area of a warehouse where goods arrive.