received
pronunciation
How to pronounce received in British English:
UK [rɪˈsi:vd]
How to pronounce received in American English:
US [rɪˈsivd]
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- Adjective:
- conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
- widely accepted as true or worthy
Word Origin
- received (adj.)
- "generally accepted as true or good," mid-15c., past participle adjective from receive. Thomas Browne called such notions receptaries (1646).
Example
- 1. What did you say when you received it ?
- 2. But the regulator has received several complaints about it all .
- 3. In the spring he received me in his office on park avenue .
- 4. Last week alone I received five .
- 5. The violinist received his first dollar .