We use receive when we get something from someone. It can be a letter, gift, or message. It means to take or accept what is given.
I receive letters from my friend.
She receives a gift on her birthday.
Receive can mean to feel or get information or news. It shows when something happens to you or you hear about it.
He received bad news yesterday.
They receive many phone calls every day.
Receive also means to accept or welcome someone officially. It is used when a group or person accepts a new member or visitor.
She was received as a new member of the club.
The president received the guests at the event.
Receive means to get signals or messages using devices like radios or phones. It shows when information is picked up electronically.
The radio can receive many stations.
I receive calls on my cellphone.
In sports, receive means to catch or return the ball or serve from the other player. It shows the act of getting the ball.
She received the serve quickly in the match.
Players receive the ball with their racquets.
Receive can mean to accept ideas, messages, or facts as true. It shows understanding or believing what someone says.
The scientist received the theory without doubt.
We receive his explanation as correct.
Receive is used when a person is given something special like an award or money. It means to get or be given officially.
She received an award for her work.
They receive payment every month.
