received
- 01 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.
Simple“She received a beautiful letter from her friend yesterday morning.”
In context“The department received the revised budget proposal late on Tuesday, leaving the committee with very little time to review the figures before the meeting.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The received opinion at the time was that the earth was flat.”
In context“The professor challenged the received wisdom of the era, arguing that the economic data actually suggested a much slower recovery than previously thought.”
UsageOften appears in the phrase 'received wisdom'.
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Usage received funding · received medical · received either