English · Word Candidate

receive

/ɹɪˈsiːv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: receives · receiving

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be given, sent, or paid something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhận được một thứ gì đó

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Verb

Examples

He received many presents for his birthday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take, as something that is offered; to accept.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấp nhận một thứ được đề nghị

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VerbRegister: dated

Examples

He had the offer of employment, but he would not receive it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An operation in which data is received.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hoạt động nhận dữ liệu

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Noun

Examples

In the sonification of the PDE code, notes are scattered throughout a wide pitch range, and sends and receives are relatively balanced; although in the beginning of the application there are bursts of sends […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “receive” mean?

To be given, sent, or paid something.

Is “receive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.