Main Entry: re·ceive

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈsēv\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): re·ceived; re·ceiv·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre, from Latin recipere, from re- + capere to take — more at heave

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to come into possession of : acquire <receive a gift>
2 a : to act as a receptacle or container for <the cistern receives water from the roof> b : to assimilate through the mind or senses <receive new ideas>
3 a : to permit to enter : admit b : welcome, greet c : to react to in a specified manner
4 : to accept as authoritative, true, or accurate : believe
5 a : to support the weight or pressure of : bear b : to take (a mark or impression) from the weight of something <some clay receives clear impressions> c : acquire, experience <received his early schooling at home> d : to suffer the hurt or injury of <received a broken nose>intransitive verb 1 : to be a recipient
2 : to be at home to visitors <receives on Tuesdays>
3 : to convert incoming radio waves into perceptible signals
4 : to prepare to take possession of the ball from a kick in football