receive

• Verb, das die Handlung des Erhaltens, Annehmens oder Bekommens von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of getting, accepting, or being given something.

1. Get or be givenA1formal

   To be given, presented with, or paid something.

   Erhalten

   • She received a gift from her friend.
   • He received a letter in the mail.
   • They received payment for their services.

   Synonymeacquirebe givencollectgaingetobtainsecure

   Antonymeawardbestowconferdonategivegrantofferpresentprovidesupply

2. B1formal

   To welcome or greet someone, especially formally.

   Empfangen

   • The president received the foreign delegates.
   • She received guests at the party.
   • The committee received the applicants warmly.

   Synonymeacknowledgegreetmeettake inusher inwelcome

   Antonymedismissignorerebuffrefuserejectsnubspurn

3. Experience or sufferB1formal

   To experience or be subjected to something.

   Erfahren

   • He received a serious injury during the accident.
   • The city received heavy rainfall overnight.
   • They received criticism for their poor performance.

   Synonymeencounterendureexperiencefacego throughsuffersustainundergo