recipient — a person or thing that receives or is awarded something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that receives or is awarded something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got confused and I became the lucky recipient of someone else's extra-large pepperoni pizza.
- As the recipient of three parking tickets in one week, I realized I needed to improve my parallel parking skills.
- Each recipient of the scholarship must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
recipient
NOUN[/rɪˈsɪpiənt/]
a person or thing that receives or is awarded something
The recipient smiled after opening the surprise gift.
The recipient received the package at the front door.
The recipient accepted a present and represented the team with pride.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'recipere' (to receive, to take back), the word emerged in ancient Roman times to denote a person who accepts or receives something. It was frequently employed in formal contexts involving awards, honors, or official receipt of goods or recognition.
Breakdown
re- (back) + -cipere (to take, seize) + -ent (one who performs an action). The suffix -ent transforms the Latin verb into an agent noun designating the person receiving.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got confused and I became the lucky recipient of someone else's extra-large pepperoni pizza.”
“As the recipient of three parking tickets in one week, I realized I needed to improve my parallel parking skills.”
“Each recipient of the scholarship must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.”
“The hospital successfully matched the organ donor with a suitable recipient.”
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