Definition (verb) get something; come into possession of
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receive payment
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receive a gift
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receive letters from the front
Definition (verb) receive a specified treatment (abstract)
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These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
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His movie received a good review
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I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
Definition (verb) register (perceptual input)
Definition (verb) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
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get an idea
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experience vertigo
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get nauseous
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receive injuries
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have a feeling
Definition (verb) express willingness to have in one's home or environs
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The community warmly received the refugees
Definition (verb) accept as true or valid
Definition (verb) bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
Definition (verb) convert into sounds or pictures
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receive the incoming radio signals
Definition (verb) experience as a reaction
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My proposal met with much opposition
Definition (verb) have or give a reception
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The lady is receiving Sunday morning
Definition (verb) receive as a retribution or punishment
Definition (verb) partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
Definition (verb) regard favorably or with disapproval
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Her new collection of poems was not well received