Basic Details
Word: Receive
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To get or be given something.
Synonyms: Accept, get, acquire, obtain
Antonyms: Reject, decline, refuse
Idioms and Phrases
- Receive with open arms: To welcome someone or something very happily. Example: "The children received their new puppy with open arms, excited to play with it."
- Receive a wake-up call: To become aware of a situation that requires change or attention. Example: "After failing the exam, she received a wake-up call about the importance of studying."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On her birthday, she was thrilled to receive many thoughtful gifts from her friends.
Example 2: After a long wait, he was finally able to receive his long-awaited acceptance letter from the university.
Example 3: The postman came every morning to receive letters and packages from the busy neighbourhood.
Fun Fact
The word "receive" comes from the Latin word "recipere," which means 'to take back.' Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word "receiven" before becoming the modern term we use today.
Famous Quote
"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take." Lewis Carroll. This relates to "receive" in that sometimes we need to receive opportunities to grow and learn.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "receive" mean?
a) To lose something
b) To get or be given something
c) To ignore something
d) To break something
Answer: b) To get or be given something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "receive"?
a) Reject
b) Accept
c) Ignore
d) Decline
Answer: b) Accept
3. Which sentence uses "receive" correctly?
a) He will receive his report card next week.
b) She decided to receive the ball towards the goal post.
c) They received high trumpet notes in the band.
d) I plan to receive dinner at the restaurant.
Answer: a) He will receive his report card next week.
4. Which idiom means to welcome someone happily?
a) Receive a wake-up call
b) Receive with open arms
c) Receive the last word
d) To receive gifts
Answer: b) Receive with open arms
5. What is the opposite of "receive"?
a) Accept
b) Obtain
c) Reject
d) Acquire
Answer: c) Reject
