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)
haveHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiregetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Receive a specified treatment (abstract)
Example: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
findgetincurobtainHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Register (perceptual input)
Example: "Pick up a signal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pick upHypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehendperceiveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
Example: "Get an idea"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experiencegethaveHypernyms (Closely Related)
undergoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Example: "The community warmly received the refugees"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inviteHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept as true or valid
Example: "He received christ"
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)
encountermeetHave 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)
getPartake 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."
Word Game Points
Is RECEIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receiving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordRECEIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is RECEIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receiving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECEIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.