To receive (a person); to admit to one's presence, society, or friendship; to accept.

transitive. To accept into one's company; to receive (a person), greet, welcome.

= underfo, v. 3.

To receive, accept. To receive as a guest; to welcome. lit. and fig. Obs.

transitive to receive.

transitive. To receive as a visitor; to give an interview or consultation to.

transitive. To admit, let in (a person); to accept or welcome into a place, group, etc. Obsolete.