receive

• Verbe indiquant l'action de recevoir, d'accepter ou d'acquérir quelque chose.

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.

   recevoir (obtenir, se voir donner)

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

   Synonymesacquirebe givencollectgaingetobtainsecure

   Antonymesawardbestowconferdonategivegrantofferpresentprovidesupply

2. B1formal

   To welcome or greet someone, especially formally.

   recevoir (accueillir)

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

   Synonymesacknowledgegreetmeettake inusher inwelcome

   Antonymesdismissignorerebuffrefuserejectsnubspurn

3. Experience or sufferB1formal

   To experience or be subjected to something.

   subir

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

   Synonymesencounterendureexperiencefacego throughsuffersustainundergo