Words that rhyme with receive
Receive is a 2-syllable word with 53 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are achieve, aggrieve, apperceive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of receive
- 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"
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "receive" in lyrics
See how receive is used at the end of a line in 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
What do these rhymes mean?
- achieve
- to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
- aggrieve
- infringe on the rights of cause to feel sorrow; "his behavior grieves his mother"
- apperceive
- perceive in terms of a past experience
- believe
- accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War
- bereave
- deprive through death
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "receive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like achieve, aggrieve, apperceive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "receive" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.