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 Storm also receives a metal motor cover instead of the standard Ultra's plastic component, along with glossy purple, glossy white, and black-blue finishes. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

If a player receives a qualifying offer, rejects it and signs elsewhere, their previous team gets a compensatory pick after the fourth round of the 2027 draft. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

The team's crest receives the pop-art treatment, while the shoulder patches feature an igloo representing the old Civic Arena and a triangle representing Pittsburgh's three rivers. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Strategy often receives its greatest board attention when it is being approved. — David Ribott, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Before a family receives the keys, electricians, plumbers, roofers, framers, concrete contractors and countless suppliers have invested their time and livelihoods in making that home possible. — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

The national network of museums and research institutions receives the majority of its funding through Congress. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

The property in the ad receives both the general homestead exemption and the exemption for veterans who are 100% disabled, according to the appraisal district website. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

But suppose Alice receives 35% of the vote, Bob 34%, and Carol 31%. — Alex Stone, Quanta Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026