Ingles

receive

gb/ɹɪsˈiv/ us/ɹɪsˈiv/
A2 Ingles
~ 500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa A2 action
1

Get or accept something sent or given

To get something that someone gives or sends to you.

Padron ng paggamit: to receive [something] from [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'receive' with 'accept'; 'receive' is about getting something, while 'accept' is about agreeing to take it.
Mga kasingkahulugan
get (More informal and common in everyday speech.) | accept (Emphasizes agreeing to take what is offered.)
Mga kasalungat
give (Opposite action of handing something over to someone else.)
Mga kolokasyon
receive a gift |receive a letter |receive payment |receive an award |receive information
Mga tema
daily life |communication |business |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • I received a package from my friend yesterday.
  • She was happy to receive the award for best actress.
  • We received several complaints about the noise.
  • You will receive your results by email.
  • He received a warm welcome from the crowd.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I received a letter from my mother.
  • She received a gift for her birthday.
  • We received the books last week.
  • He will receive the money tomorrow.
  • They received food from the charity.
Pandiwa B1 action
2

Experience or be affected by something

To have something happen to you or to feel an effect from something.

Padron ng paggamit: to receive [treatment/praise/blame/support]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'receive' in formal contexts; 'receive' is more formal and common in writing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
undergo (Often used for medical or difficult experiences.) | experience (General term for going through an event or feeling.)
Mga kasalungat
avoid (To stay away from experiencing something.)
Mga kolokasyon
receive praise |receive support |receive criticism |receive treatment |receive training
Mga tema
emotions |health |social |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • He received praise for his excellent work.
  • The patient received treatment for her injury.
  • She received criticism for her remarks.
  • They received support from the community.
  • I have received training in first aid.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She received help from her friends.
  • He received a lot of love from his family.
  • We received training at work.
  • I received good advice from my teacher.
  • The man received care at the hospital.
Pandiwa technical B1 action
3

Pick up and process signals/messages

For a machine or system to get and read signals or messages.

Padron ng paggamit: to receive [a signal/transmission/call]
Mga kasingkahulugan
pick up (Informal term for detecting a signal.) | capture (Technical term often used in data transmission contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
transmit (The opposite action of sending out a signal.)
Mga kolokasyon
receive a signal |receive a call |receive data
Mga tema
technology |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • The radio can receive signals from around the world.
  • My phone isn't receiving any calls right now.
  • The satellite receives data from Earth every hour.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My phone can receive text messages.
  • The TV can receive many channels.
  • This machine can receive information from the computer.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
receive
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈiv/
US/ɹɪsˈiv/
Mga pantig at diin
re - ceive (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceive)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: receive
  • 3rd Person Singular: receives
  • Present Participle: receiving
  • Past: received
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
receives verb receiving verb received verb
Core family
reception noun B1 receipt noun A2 receiver noun A2 recipient noun B2
Related words
receptive adjective
Advanced or less common
receptively adverb receptiveness noun
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He was arrested for receiving stolen goods.
  • Receiving stolen goods is a criminal offense.

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