Receive Definition
receive
- verb
- get something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front"
- receive a specified treatment (abstract); "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"
- register (perceptual input); "pick up a signal"
- go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"
- express willingness to have in one's home or environs; "The community warmly received the refugees"
- accept as true or valid; "He received Christ"
- bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
- convert into sounds or pictures; "receive the incoming radio signals"
- experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"
- have or give a reception; "The lady is receiving Sunday morning"
- receive as a retribution or punishment; "He got 5 years in prison"
- partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
- regard favorably or with disapproval; "Her new collection of poems was not well received"
"Receive" in song lyrics
See how receive is used in real songs:
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"Mama said it's better to give, than it is to receive"
Afroman — Jackin' Afroman -
"And never leave, it's better to receive"
All City — Ded Right -
"In Corona yo it's better to take than to receive"
The Beatnuts f/ Cuban Link, Big Punisher — Off the Books
Words that rhyme with receive
Usage tips for "receive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "receive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for receive to find words that pair well.