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receive

The word “receive” has 2 syllables: re-ceive

It's pronounced as /rɪˈsiv/

What is synonym and antonym for receive?

In the thesaurus, “receive” has 8 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for receive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for receive

Antonyms for receive

  • ban
  • banish
  • bar
  • blackball
  • blacklist
  • decline
  • deport
  • disallow
  • disapprove
  • dismiss
  • exile
  • expel
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • refuse
  • reject
  • throw out

Meanings of receive

  • noun
    1. An operation in which data is received.
  • verb
    1. To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
    2. To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
    3. To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
    4. To incur (an injury).
    5. To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.
    6. To detect a signal from a transmitter.
    7. To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
    8. To accept into the mind; to understand.

Example Sentences

  • Students who work hard often receive awards for their achievements.
  • Please receive this gift as a token of our appreciation.
  • I didn’t receive your email yesterday.
  • Everyone hopes to receive good news from the doctor.
  • He wants to receive training in advanced programming skills.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to receive, such as: admit, ban, banish, bar, blackball, blacklist, confirm.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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abide

earn

take

take in

take out

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