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RECEPTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Reception.

How to pronounce reception:

US

Reception - as a noun

The manner in which something is greeted

Example: "She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
response10

A formal party of people; as after a wedding

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
party10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
broadcasting18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of receiving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receipt11

(american football) the act of catching a pass in football

Example: "The tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"

Example Sentences

"The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day."
"The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden."
"Her novel received a mixed reception from critics."
"The new employee had a warm reception from the team."
"The radio reception in this area is quite poor."
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Word Game Points

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

RECEPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RECEPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reception is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RECEPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reception is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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