Recipient

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪpiənt/

Definitions of recipient

noun a person or thing that receives or is awarded something

Example Sentences

A1 The recipient of the award was thrilled to be recognized for their hard work.

A2 The recipient of the email replied promptly with a thank you message.

B1 The recipient of the scholarship was a deserving student with excellent grades.

B2 The recipient of the package signed for it at the front desk.

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

C2 The recipient of the prestigious award gave a moving acceptance speech.

adjective describing the quality or characteristic of being a recipient

Example Sentences

A1 The recipient of the gift was very happy.

A2 She was the recipient of the scholarship.

B1 The recipient country will benefit from the aid package.

B2 The recipient organization was chosen based on their track record.

C1 The recipient of the prestigious award gave a moving acceptance speech.

C2 The recipient of the Nobel Prize was recognized for their groundbreaking research.

Examples of recipient in a Sentence

formal The recipient of the award was honored for their outstanding contributions to the community.

informal I heard that you're the recipient of the scholarship - congratulations!

slang She's the recipient of all the gossip in town.

figurative As the recipient of her love, he felt truly blessed.

Grammatical Forms of recipient

past tense

received

plural

recipients

comparative

more recipient

superlative

most recipient

present tense

receive

future tense

will receive

perfect tense

have received

continuous tense

is receiving

singular

recipient

positive degree

recipient

infinitive

to receive

gerund

receiving

participle

receiving

Origin and Evolution of recipient

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recipient' originated from the Latin word 'recipientem', which is the present participle of 'recipere' meaning 'to receive'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 16th century, the word 'recipient' has retained its meaning of someone who receives something, but its usage has expanded to include a wider range of contexts such as recipients of awards, grants, or benefits.