receiver — a person who receives something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who receives something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsiːvər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy couldn't find the receiver of the order because the address was wrong.
- My grandmother still thinks the TV receiver needs rabbit ears to work properly.
- The football receiver caught the pass and scored a touchdown.
receiver
NOUN[/rɪˈsiːvər/]
a person who receives something
The receiver stretched out both hands and caught the flying package perfectly.
The receiver accepted the signal as soon as it arrived.
The believer became the receiver when the package was finally delivered.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 14th century from Middle English, derived from Latin 'recipere' meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. The suffix '-er' was added to the verb 'receive' to denote an agent or instrument that performs the action of receiving.
Breakdown
re- (back) + -cipere (take) + -er (one who). The Latin root 'recipere' combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'capere' (to take), and the English agent suffix '-er' creates 'receiver'—one who or that which receives.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy couldn't find the receiver of the order because the address was wrong.”
“My grandmother still thinks the TV receiver needs rabbit ears to work properly.”
“The football receiver caught the pass and scored a touchdown.”
“She became the receiver of countless compliments after her performance.”
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