receives

The word “receives” has 2 syllables: re-ceives

It's pronounced as /rɪˈsivz/

What is synonym and antonym for receives?

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

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

Synonyms for receives

admits
confirms
enters
entertains
fellowships
ratifies
takes
welcomes

Antonyms for receives

banishes
bans
bars
blackballs
blacklists
declines
deports
disallows
disapproves
dismisses
exiles
expels
ostracizes
ousts
refuses
rejects
throws out

Meanings of receives

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

She always receives many compliments on her artwork.
The company receives hundreds of emails every day.
He receives his paycheck on the first of every month.
The school receives donations from generous alumni.
Anyone who receives this invitation must RSVP promptly.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to receives, such as: admits, banishes, bans, bars, blackballs, blacklists, confirms.

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