Synonyms of receives

receives

verb

present tense third-person singular of receive

as in admits

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

• admits
• enters
• takes
• welcomes
• confirms
• entertains
• ratifies
• fellowships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• bans
• disapproves
• declines
• disallows
• bars
• expels
• banishes
• throws out
• ousts
• deports
• ostracizes
• exiles
• blackballs
• blacklists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receives

The sale goes to the highest bidder, and the buyer receives ownership free of any later claim by the original investor. — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

If no one receives that initially, there will be a runoff election. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

For maximum flowering, select a growing location with rich, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

The organization receives food and pantry items from grocery stores, restaurants, distribution centers and warehouses — diverting them from the landfill and giving them to community members. — Taylor O'Connor 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Today, the company receives 28,000 post-consumer garments every month. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Kyoto receives millions of visitors every year and is often described as suffering from overtourism. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

As part of the trade, Atlanta also receives the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

The device can summarize long messages that a person receives on their smartphone. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 July 2026