Receive [verb]

Definition of Receive:

accept delivery of something

Synonyms of Receive:

● Draw

● Earn

● Secure

● Get

● Win

● Make

● Seize

● Obtain

● Accept

● Pick up

● Pocket

● Collect

● Hear

● Take

● Take in

● Hold

● Reap

● Gain

● Pull

● Gather

● Derive

● Cop

● Assume

● Arrogate

● Acquire

● Perceive

● Inherit

● Procure

● Appropriate

● Apprehend

● Admit

● Redeem

● Corral

● Catch

● Grab

● Snag

● Come by

● Pull down

● Be given

● Be in receipt of

● Be informed

● Be told

● Come into

● Get from

● Get hands on

● Get hold of

● Latch on to

● Take possession


Opposite/Antonyms of Receive:

● Turn away

● Deliver

● Repel

● Push

● Drop

● Free

● Offer

● Give

● Stop

● Halt

● Discourage

● Pass

● Miss

● Fail

● Let go

● Throw away

● Spend

● Lose

● Repulse

● Donate

● Misconceive

● Forsake

● Release

● Refuse

● Disallow

● Deny

● Renounce

● Dissuade

● Misunderstand

● Forfeit

● Reject


Sentence/Example of Receive:

“We hoped to receive counsel from our uncle at Hyde,” added Ambrose.

Perhaps it is hard to receive it in such a way, but I can have it.

I forgive you, if you are sorry for the fault, and my arms are ready to receive you.

All laws to secure these ends will receive my best efforts for their enforcement.

In the hour of triumph the government was doomed to receive a stunning blow.

On his return he addressed, by their request, the people gathered to receive him.

I will hear no pleas, I will receive no letter, nor expostulation.

Nevertheless I believe they all think that I receive letters from Mr. Lovelace.

He whirled to receive the muzzle of a revolver in his stomach.

Had they not come that she might show off to them, and receive their approbation!