Receiver

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsivər/

Definitions of receiver

noun a device that converts electrical signals into sound, light, or data

Example Sentences

A1 The receiver of the package signed for it.

A2 The receiver of the message was grateful for the information.

B1 The receiver of the award was thrilled to be recognized for their hard work.

B2 The receiver of the pass was able to score a goal in the final minutes of the game.

C1 The receiver of the inheritance was surprised by the amount of money left to them.

C2 The receiver of the Nobel Prize gave a moving acceptance speech.

Examples of receiver in a Sentence

formal The receiver of the package must sign for it upon delivery.

informal Make sure the receiver knows to expect the package tomorrow.

slang Hey, did you get that package I sent you? You're the receiver, right?

figurative As the receiver of bad news, she had to remain calm and composed.

Grammatical Forms of receiver

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

Origin and Evolution of receiver

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'receiver' originated from Old French 'receivre' and Latin 'recipere' meaning 'to take back, regain, recover'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'receiver' evolved from its original meaning of 'to take back' to refer to a person or device that receives something, such as messages, signals, or payments.