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Examples of receptive in a Sentence
I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience.
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
Recent Examples of receptive from the Web
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The carmakers were receptive to the idea, insiders said.
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But not all bone sarcomas are receptive to the therapy, Pazionis said.
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It's often said that satire can be the best way to make a statement, as comedy can disarm an audience into being more receptive to a point being made.
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Would the Cubs be more receptive to a reconciliation if not for a few twists of fate?
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Similarly with the interactions with the male bears, some of the females seemed much more receptive to the males than other females.
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However, his message undoubtedly reached receptive ears.
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However, his message undoubtedly reached receptive ears.
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But with EdKey's resources, Plitzuweit told a receptive tribe, Havasupai Elementary School could finally build some consistency.
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First Known Use of receptive
15th century
receptive Synonyms
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impartial, neutral, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced;
easygoing, nonjudgmental, tolerant;
calm, detached, dispassionate;
RECEPTIVE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of receptive for English Language Learners
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: willing to listen to or accept ideas, suggestions, etc.
RECEPTIVE Defined for Kids
Definition of receptive for Students
: willing to consider new ideas
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of receptive
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: open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
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receptiveness
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