Pronunciation

/rɪˈsi:vər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person or device that receives or acknowledges something, such as a signal, message, or payment: The radio receiver picked up the station clearly.
2. In a communication system, the part that receives and decodes signals: The satellite phone’s receiver has a long-range capability.
3. One who receives an award, prize, or gift: The recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature was announced this morning.

Verb

1. To accept or take something, typically with gratitude: She received the flowers with a smile.
2. To get or obtain (information, money, etc.) from a source: The company is expecting to receive a significant investment soon.
3. To be on the receiving end of something, such as treatment or criticism: The employees were unhappy with their new manager, who was often harsh in his feedback.

Phrases

• “Receive a message” means to get a communication.
• “In the receiving line” refers to people standing to greet guests at an event.
• “Open the receiver” is an outdated expression for answering the telephone.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new employee set up their computer and started to configure the network receiver.”
• Verb: “The package was delivered to the wrong address, so the sender had to receive it again.”
• Verbal Usage: “She gracefully received the applause after her performance.”

Synonyms

• Accept
• Gain
• Acquire
• Entertain
• Collect
• Receive (verb in general sense)
• Recipient
• Gather
• Claim

Antonyms

• Send
• Give
• Transmit
• Offer
• Decline
• Reject