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RECEIVING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Receiving.

How to pronounce receiving:

US

Receiving - as a verb

Get something; come into possession of

Example: "Receive payment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
find8get4incur7obtain8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Register (perceptual input)

Example: "Pick up a signal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pick up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

Example: "Get an idea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experience21get4have10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
undergo9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express willingness to have in one's home or environs

Example: "The community warmly received the refugees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invite9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept as true or valid

Example: "He received christ"

Bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
welcome14

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)
encounter11meet6

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)
get4

Partake of the holy eucharist sacrament

Regard favorably or with disapproval

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

Receiving - as a noun

The act by which something is received; reception.

Example Sentences

"The receiving of the award was a great honor for her."
"I was thrilled to be chosen for receiving the scholarship."
"She was overwhelmed with joy upon receiving the news."
"The receiving of gifts on her birthday made her feel loved and appreciated."
"The company organized a reception to celebrate the receiving of a prestigious business award."
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Word Game Points

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

RECEIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RECEIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receiving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is RECEIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receiving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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