RECEIVED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈsēvd

Definition of received

as in prevailing

held by or applicable to a majority of the people traditionally the received opinion was that, in the event of a divorce, the mother should get custody of the children

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verb

past tense of receive

as in admitted

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 received

Adjective

This is the creative logic of the algorithm, recording the received wisdom, the likes and dislikes, and spitting out more of the same. — David S. Wallace, New Yorker, 16 May 2026 The received wisdom was that the Premier League would have three, possibly four, of its six representatives in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

Verb

The Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council received the honor at the Neighborhoods USA virtual conference in May. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 The building contractor, 235 GC LLC, also received other fines. — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for received

Recent Examples of Synonyms for received

Adjective

The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.

— Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of prevailing

Verb

The proceedings were frequently bogged down by arguments over whether certain exhibits could be admitted into evidence and publicly broadcast via a camera in the courtroom.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The last person who admitted a mistake or proposed something uncertain and ambitious.

— Daniela Landherr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of admitted

Adjective

Others, like Chevanni Davids, a 33-year-old South African man living in Bali, use them to maintain a general sense of well-being.

— Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of general

Verb

Tensions continued between Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and management as the work stoppage entered its second day.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
In February, the board pivoted and entered negotiations with Sunrise Senior Living, whose proposal is more profitable, has a faster timeline and provides more space for community amenities, according to the district.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of entered

Adjective

The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The department didn’t provide details on why the officer believed Guerrero was a public safety risk.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of public

Adjective

Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Definition of overall

Adjective

For a month, supporters of at least 10 different nations have come through the metro to cheer on their teams at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, attend the popular FIFA Fan Festival, try the city’s favorite barbecue and more.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
For some travelers, the more popular American chains aren’t unfamiliar.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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