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receive

Verb
UK rih-SEEV
US rih-SEEV
Level: a2

Definition

To get or be given something.

Example

"I received a lovely birthday card from my grandmother."

"Did you receive my email about the meeting?"

"She received a scholarship to study abroad."

Explanation

To be the person who something is sent or given to.

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