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RECEIVES

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Receives.

Receives - as a verb

Get something; come into possession of

Example: "Receive payment"

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Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

Example: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"

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Register (perceptual input)

Example: "Pick up a signal"

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Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

Example: "Get an idea"

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Express willingness to have in one's home or environs

Example: "The community warmly received the refugees"

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    Accept as true or valid

    Example: "He received christ"

    Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)

    Convert into sounds or pictures

    Example: "Receive the incoming radio signals"

    Experience as a reaction

    Example: "My proposal met with much opposition"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)

    Have or give a reception

    Example: "The lady is receiving sunday morning"

    Receive as a retribution or punishment

    Example: "He got 5 years in prison"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)

    Partake of the holy eucharist sacrament

    Regard favorably or with disapproval

    Example: "Her new collection of poems was not well received"

    Receives - as a noun

    An operation in which data is received.

    Example Sentences

    "He receives a lot of compliments on his artwork."
    "She receives a monthly allowance from her parents."
    "The company receives hundreds of applications for each job opening."
    "He receives a warm welcome wherever he goes."
    "She receives a promotion for her exceptional performance."
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    Word Game Points

    Is RECEIVES a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, receives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    RECEIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

    Is RECEIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, receives is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    RECEIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

    Is RECEIVES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, receives is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    RECEIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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