receive
gb/ɹɪsˈiv/ us/ɹɪsˈiv/
A2
English
~ 500
kap, részesül, fogad
VERB
A2
1
kap
A2
Usage pattern:
to receive [something] from [someone]
I received a package from my friend yesterday.
Tegnap kaptam egy csomagot a barátomtól.
She was happy to receive the award for best actress.
Örült, hogy megkapta a legjobb színésznőnek járó díjat.
We received several complaints about the noise.
You will receive your results by email.
He received a warm welcome from the crowd.
Learner examples
I received a letter from my mother.
Kaptam egy levelet az anyukámtól.
She received a gift for her birthday.
A születésnapjára ajándékot kapott.
We received the books last week.
He will receive the money tomorrow.
They received food from the charity.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'receive' with 'accept'; 'receive' is about getting something, while 'accept' is about agreeing to take it.
Meaning
Get or accept something sent or given
Collocations
receive a gift
|receive a letter
|receive payment
|receive an award
|receive information
Synonyms
get (More informal and common in everyday speech.)
|
accept (Emphasizes agreeing to take what is offered.)
Antonyms
give (Opposite action of handing something over to someone else.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get something that someone gives or sends to you.
To be given, presented with, or take delivery of something.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to receive [treatment/praise/blame/support]
He received praise for his excellent work.
Dicséretet kapott a kiváló munkájáért.
The patient received treatment for her injury.
A beteg kezelést kapott a sérülésére.
She received criticism for her remarks.
They received support from the community.
I have received training in first aid.
Learner examples
She received help from her friends.
A barátaitól kapott segítséget.
He received a lot of love from his family.
Sok szeretetet kapott a családjától.
We received training at work.
I received good advice from my teacher.
The man received care at the hospital.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'receive' in formal contexts; 'receive' is more formal and common in writing.
Meaning
Experience or be affected by something
Collocations
receive praise
|receive support
|receive criticism
|receive treatment
|receive training
Synonyms
undergo (Often used for medical or difficult experiences.)
|
experience (General term for going through an event or feeling.)
Antonyms
avoid (To stay away from experiencing something.)
Themes
emotions
|health
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have something happen to you or to feel an effect from something.
To experience, undergo, or be affected by something, often intangible.
VERB
B1
TECHNICAL
3
fogad
B2
Usage pattern:
to receive [a signal/transmission/call]
The radio can receive signals from around the world.
A rádió a világ minden tájáról tud jeleket fogadni.
My phone isn't receiving any calls right now.
A telefonom most nem fogad hívásokat.
The satellite receives data from Earth every hour.
Learner examples
My phone can receive text messages.
A telefonom tud szöveges üzeneteket fogadni.
The TV can receive many channels.
A tévé sok csatornát tud fogadni.
This machine can receive information from the computer.
Meaning
Pick up and process signals/messages
Collocations
receive a signal
|receive a call
|receive data
Synonyms
pick up (Informal term for detecting a signal.)
|
capture (Technical term often used in data transmission contexts.)
Antonyms
transmit (The opposite action of sending out a signal.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
For a machine or system to get and read signals or messages.
To detect and process signals, messages, or transmissions through a device or system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
receive
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈiv/
US/ɹɪsˈiv/
Syllables & stress
re - ceive (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceive)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: receive
- 3rd Person Singular: receives
- Present Participle: receiving
- Past: received
Word family
Expressions
be on the receiving end (of something)
1/bˈi ˈɔn ðə ɹɪsˈivɪŋ ˈɛnd əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Be the one affected by something, often bad
To be the person who has something happen to them, usually something unpleasant.
Examples
- She was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism.
- The company has been on the receiving end of several lawsuits.
receive a warm welcome
1/ɹɪsˈiv ə wˈɔɹm wˈɛlkəm/
fixed phrase
Be greeted in a very friendly way
To be met by people who are very happy to see you.
Examples
- The team received a warm welcome when they arrived home.
- He received a warm welcome from his new colleagues.
receive stolen goods
1/ɹɪsˈiv stˈoʊlən ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase
legal
Take goods you know are stolen
To take and keep things that you know were stolen, which is against the law.
Examples
- He was arrested for receiving stolen goods.
- Receiving stolen goods is a criminal offense.