receive — to get or be given something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to get or be given something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsiːv/
Korean meaning: 받다, 수령하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-시브 (강세: 시브)
Example Sentences
- My dog receives more birthday presents than I do!
- Students will receive their test results next week.
- I always receive spam emails about losing weight, but never about gaining brain cells.
receive
VERB//rɪˈsiːv//
to get or be given something
Woman receiving a package delivery
Believe to receive, work hard to achieve!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'recipere'에서 유래되었습니다. 'recipere'는 '되받다, 받아들이다'라는 의미로, 're-(다시)'와 'capere(잡다, 취하다)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 마치 누군가가 던진 공을 다시 잡는다는 개념에서 발전했죠.
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📝Examples
“My dog receives more birthday presents than I do!”
“Students will receive their test results next week.”
“I always receive spam emails about losing weight, but never about gaining brain cells.”
“The company received a large order from overseas.”
“My phone receives signals everywhere except in the elevator where I actually need to make important calls.”
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