Synonyms of receive

receive

verb

ri-ˈsēv 

as in to admit

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admit
• enter
• take
• welcome
• confirm
• entertain
• ratify
• fellowship

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• bar
• dismiss
• ban
• decline
• disallow
• disapprove
• exile
• expel
• throw out
• banish
• oust
• deport
• ostracize
• blacklist
• blackball

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receive

Thomas exited the Royals’ game against the Rockies in Colorado in the fourth inning and received hugs from teammates in the visitors dugout. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Vehicles that violate the ordinance may receive citations or be towed at the owner’s expense. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

The Royals were intent on receiving Braun in the deal and taking a chance on Holton’s potential. — Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

Ein said more than 80% of inquiries that the tournament’s ticketing team received in the lead up to the event were asking when Eala would be playing. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026