Meaning & Definition of word "Received"

Received

/rɪˈsiːvd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of 'receive,' meaning to be given or presented with something.
    • Example: I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
  • 2. To get something that is sent or given.
    • Example: She received a package in the mail today.
  • 3. To be informed or aware of something.
    • Example: He received the news with surprise.
  • 4. To accept or acknowledge something.
    • Example: The proposal was received with enthusiasm by the committee.

adjective:

  • 1. Generally accepted or recognized.
    • Example: His theories are part of the received wisdom in the field.
  • 2. Regarded as a valid or standard view.
    • Example: According to received opinion, the earth revolves around the sun.

Etymology

Middle English, from the Latin 'recipere' meaning 'to take back' or 'to accept'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

received wisdom:

Commonly accepted beliefs that may not necessarily be true.

received a message:

To have been given or informed of a communication.

received payment:

To have obtained funds from a transaction.

Related Words

receive:

To be given or presented with something.

receiver:

A person or device that gets something.

reception:

The act of receiving or the way something is received.

Slang Meanings of received

Meaning: Gotten

Example Sentence: I just got a new phone, so I feel received.

Meaning: Copped

Example Sentence: I copped the new album as soon as it dropped.