RECEIVE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

receive

verb

ri-ˈsēv

Definition of receive

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

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Recent Examples of receive Make your first deposit using code FOXNEWS to receive up to $200 in Betr Bucks. — FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 The section banned discrimination against people with disabilities in organization or programs that receive federal funds, including public schools and universities. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026 Freshman receiver Jones faces off against Oregon State’s Jesse Legree, who leads the nation in receiving yards and touchdowns. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026 Miles Teller received the Artist of Distinction Award at Newport Beach Film Festival. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receive

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Palacios, breaking down in tears, admitted Capador was the one who did the hiring.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Reflecting on 12 years as a business — four of those with KC area locations — Harb admits that the brand has come a long way.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of admit

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Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital in September, which her attorneys say probably did not enter her bloodstream correctly and instead pooled in her arms, leaving them burned and blistered.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The talent disparity was on display for the first three quarters, as the Heat led by as many as 17 points in the first half before entering halftime with a 64-54 advantage.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of enter

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The United States has taken another significant step towards strengthening its military installations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The Monarchs were clinging to a 21-20 lead in the second set when Matavao took control, hammering spikes for her team’s last four points.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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