Word
received
Phoneticsre·ceived, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹəˈsivd/
UK/ɹɪsˈiːvd/
Definitions
01to get or accept
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'receive', used when you got something that was sent or given to you.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'receive', indicating the act of taking delivery of something sent or given.
“She received a beautiful letter from her friend yesterday morning.”
“The department received the revised budget proposal late on Tuesday, leaving the committee with very little time to review the figures before the meeting.”
02generally accepted
C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic
adj. describes an idea or belief that most people think is correct or true.
adj. widely accepted as authoritative, standard, or correct within a particular society or field.
“The received opinion at the time was that the earth was flat.”
“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'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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