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RECEIVED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Received.

How to pronounce received:

US

Received - as an adjective

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

Example: "Standard (american) english"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Received - as an adjective satellite

Widely accepted as true or worthy

Example: "A received moral idea"

Received - as a verb

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

Example: "She received many presents for her birthday."

To take goods knowing them to be stolen.

To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.

Example: "To receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."

To incur (an injury).

Example: "I received a bloody nose from the collision."

To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.

To detect a signal from a transmitter.

To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

To accept into the mind; to understand.

Example Sentences

"I received a package in the mail today."
"She received a promotion at work."
"We received good news from the doctor."
"He received an award for his performance."
"The company received a large order for their products."
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Word Game Points

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

RECEIVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

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

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

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