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RECEIVING

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Receiving.

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Receiving - 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"

    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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