Receive

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiv/

Definitions of receive

verb to be given, presented with, or paid something

Example Sentences

A1 I receive a letter from my friend every month.

A2 She receives a lot of compliments on her artwork.

B1 The company will receive feedback from customers through the survey.

B2 I received a promotion at work for my hard work.

C1 The organization receives funding from various sponsors.

C2 The author received critical acclaim for her latest novel.

Examples of receive in a Sentence

formal The company will receive your application and review it thoroughly.

informal I can't wait to receive my package in the mail!

slang I'm hoping to receive some good news soon.

figurative She was finally able to receive closure after years of uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of receive

• past tense: received
• plural: receive
• comparative: more received
• superlative: most received
• present tense: receive
• future tense: will receive
• perfect tense: have received
• continuous tense: receiving
• singular: receives
• positive degree: received
• infinitive: to receive
• gerund: receiving
• participle: received

Origin and Evolution of receive

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'receive' originated from the Old French word 'receivre', which came from the Latin word 'recipere' meaning 'take back, regain, recover'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'receive' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond simply 'taking back', such as accepting, acquiring, or welcoming something.