receive
This word carries a sense of passivity, where the subject is the destination of an action rather than the initiator. It describes the moment of acquisition or arrival, focusing on the transition of ownership or the impact of an external force upon a person. In professional or formal settings, it serves as a polite alternative to get. While get is casual and versatile, receive implies a structured or official transfer, such as receiving an award, a degree, or a formal notification.
Meanings
To get or be given something that has been sent or offered.
"I received a package in the mail today."
To greet or welcome a guest in a particular way.
"The hosts received the visitors with open arms."
To experience or be subjected to a specific reaction or treatment.
"The new movie received rave reviews from critics."
To capture a signal or transmission via a device.
"The radio is unable to receive the signal in this valley."
Phrasal Verbs
receive into
to admit someone into a group or organization
The new initiate was formally received into the secret society.