receive
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈsiːv/
KK: /rɪˈsiv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To get or accept something that is given or sent to you.
Example
I was happy to receive the letter from my friend.
Tense Forms
Past: received
Past Participle: received
Conversation
Did you receive my message about the party?
Yeah, I got it! I'm excited to come.
Great! Everyone will be there, and it should be fun.
I can't wait! It's always nice to receive good news.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acquire
obtain
welcome
Antonyms
reject
refuse
decline
transitive verb
Definition
To take something that is given or sent to you, such as a gift, message, or information.
Example
I was happy to receive a letter from my friend.
Tense Forms
Past: received
Past Participle: received
Conversation
Did you receive my invitation to the party?
Yeah, I got it! Thanks for inviting me.
Great! I hope you can come and have fun.
Root Explanation
Receive → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "capere" (meaning to take). The word "receive" means to take something again or to accept something that is given.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'capere' means to take.
Visually Confused Words
redeceive
deceive
reeve
unreceived
reperceive
recreative
reconceive
prereceive