noun

recipient

recipient, receiver, beneficiary

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.

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

Synonyms: receiver, beneficiary, addressee; Antonyms: sender, donor

From Latin 'recipere' (to receive). 're-' (back) + 'capere' (to take). So, one who 'takes back' or receives.

Think of 'receiving a present'. The person who gets it is the 'recipient'.

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