recipient
Translation
recipient, receiver, beneficiary
Examples
She was the recipient of the award.
She was the recipient of the award.
Please enter the recipient's email address.
Please enter the recipient's email address.
Grammar Patterns
((recipient)) of ((sth.)) the person who receives (sth.) She was the recipient of the award.
Similar Words
Synonyms: receiver, beneficiary, addressee; Antonyms: sender, donor
Etymology
From Latin 'recipere' (to receive). 're-' (back) + 'capere' (to take). So, one who 'takes back' or receives.
Memory Tips
Think of 'receiving a present'. The person who gets it is the 'recipient'.