recipient
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈsɪpɪənt/
KK: /rɪˈsɪpɪənt/
adjective
Definition
A word that describes someone or something that receives or is open to receiving something.
Example
The recipient of the award was very grateful for the recognition.
Conversation
I heard that the charity event was a great success.
Yeah, the atmosphere was really recipient to everyone's generosity.
That's awesome! It’s nice to see people willing to give back.
Absolutely! It felt good to be part of something positive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
receptive
accepting
open
Antonyms
unreceptive
closed
resistant
noun
Definition
A person or thing that receives something, such as a gift, message, or medical donation.
Example
The recipient of the award was very grateful for the recognition.
Conversation
Did you hear about the charity event this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they are looking for a recipient for the donations.
I hope they find someone who really needs it.
Root Explanation
Recipient → It is formed from "recipere" (meaning to receive) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). The word "recipient" refers to one who receives something.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'receiving' ('recipere') something — that's why a recipient is a person who gets something.
Visually Confused Words
excipient
nonrecipient
percipient
resipiscent
repent
recent
precipitant