receive

verb

1. 1

   convert into sounds or pictures

   receive the incoming radio signals

2. 2

   receive a specified treatment (abstract)

   These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation

   His movie received a good review

3. 3

   regard favorably or with disapproval

   Her new collection of poems was not well received

4. 4

   accept as true or valid

   He received Christ

5. 5

   bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

6. 6

   partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament

7. 7

   express willingness to have in one's home or environs

   The community warmly received the refugees

8. 8

   register (perceptual input)

   pick up a signal

9. 9

   go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

   get an idea

   experience vertigo

10. 10

    receive as a retribution or punishment

    He got 5 years in prison

11. 11

    get something; come into possession of

    receive payment

    receive a gift

12. 12

    have or give a reception

    The lady is receiving Sunday morning