What does "received" mean?

1. (to get or accept) the past tense of 'receive', used when you got something that was sent or given to you. 2. (generally accepted) describes an idea or belief that most people think is correct or true.

How do you use "received"?

Often appears in the phrase 'received wisdom'.

received

v. · adj.

US //ɹəˈsivd// UK //ɹɪsˈiːvd// re·ceived

1 to get or accept (v.)
A2 Elementary

the past tense of 'receive', used when you got something that was sent or given to you.

the past tense and past participle of 'receive', indicating the act of taking delivery of something sent or given.

Example

She received a beautiful letter from her friend yesterday morning.

Example

The department received the revised budget proposal late on Tuesday, leaving the committee with very little time to review the figures before the meeting.
- sent
- gave
2 generally accepted (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal Academic

describes an idea or belief that most people think is correct or true.

widely accepted as authoritative, standard, or correct within a particular society or field.

Example

The received opinion at the time was that the earth was flat.

Example

The professor challenged the received wisdom of the era, arguing that the economic data actually suggested a much slower recovery than previously thought.

Usage

Often appears in the phrase 'received wisdom'.
- unconventional
- unorthodox