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receives

v.
A2 Elementary US //ɹəˈsivz// UK //ɹɪsˈiːvz// re·ceives

v. to get or accept something that someone gives or sends to you.

v. to be given, presented with, or paid something; to accept delivery of a physical or digital object. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

She receives many emails every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity receives donations from all over the country to help people in need.

COMPLEX

The diplomat receives formal credentials from the new ambassador during a ceremony held at the state palace.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and always takes a direct object representing the thing being accepted.

Pitfall

He receives to the letterHe receives the letterReceive is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition before its object.

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