Meaning & Definition of Received in English
English⟶
Received
/rəsivd/
adjective
1. Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
- "Standard english" (american)
- "Received standard english is sometimes called the king's english" (british)
synonym:
- standard,
- received
2. Widely accepted as true or worthy
- "A received moral idea"
- "Received political wisdom says not
- Surveys show otherwise"- economist
synonym:
- received
Examples of using
The film received mixed reviews.
The speech was well received by the audience.
This book hasn't received the attention it deserves.