reception

noun

re·cep·tion ri-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce reception (audio)

: the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as

: receipt

the reception and distribution of funds

: admission

reception into the church

: response, reaction

the play met with a mixed reception

: the receiving of a radio or television broadcast

: the catching of a forward pass by a receiver

: a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome

Example Sentences

The school held a reception for the new students and their families. He decided to run for a seat on the school committee only a year after his reception into the community. Her job is to deal with the reception of donations.

Recent Examples on the Web Glad-handing along the route last month, Lightfoot received a warm reception from the crowd — but so did other candidates.

Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Jurkovec hit Flowers for a 50-yard reception and Jaden Williams for a 17-yard score to trim the deficit to 17-10 with 5:18 left in the third.

Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 After all, Gould, still the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in scoring and field-goal percentage, expects a convivial reception at Soldier Field, even while wearing a San Francisco 49ers uniform.

Michael Silver, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2022 The King will next attend a reception with Realm High Commissioners in the Bow Room.

Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 But a limited theatrical release may be a mistake, judging by the reception in the room.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jean-Baptiste scored for the first time on a 16-yard reception five plays later.

J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Dike’s 74-yard reception, which led to a UW touchdown, was the Badgers’ longest pass play since Jared Abbrederis caught a 74-yard touchdown pass from Jon Budmayr in 2010 against Indiana.

Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The Darren Aronofsky drama has been touted as a career revival and received a rousing reception upon premiering in Venice.

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

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释义	reception noun re·cep·tion ri-ˈsep-shən 1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as a : receipt the reception and distribution of funds b : admission reception into the church c : response, reaction the play met with a mixed reception d : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast e : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver 2 : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome Did you know? Reception is the noun form of receive. So at a formal reception, guests are received or welcomed or "taken in". A bad TV reception means the signal isn't being received well. When a new novel receives good reviews, we say it has met with a good critical reception. If it gets a poor reception, on the other hand, that's the same as saying that it wasn't well-received. Synonyms affair bash binge blast blowout do event fete fête function get-together party shindig See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The school held a reception for the new students and their families. He decided to run for a seat on the school committee only a year after his reception into the community. Her job is to deal with the reception of donations. Recent Examples on the Web Glad-handing along the route last month, Lightfoot received a warm reception from the crowd — but so did other candidates. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Jurkovec hit Flowers for a 50-yard reception and Jaden Williams for a 17-yard score to trim the deficit to 17-10 with 5:18 left in the third. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 After all, Gould, still the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in scoring and field-goal percentage, expects a convivial reception at Soldier Field, even while wearing a San Francisco 49ers uniform. Michael Silver, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2022 The King will next attend a reception with Realm High Commissioners in the Bow Room. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 But a limited theatrical release may be a mistake, judging by the reception in the room. Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jean-Baptiste scored for the first time on a 16-yard reception five plays later. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Dike’s 74-yard reception, which led to a UW touchdown, was the Badgers’ longest pass play since Jared Abbrederis caught a 74-yard touchdown pass from Jon Budmayr in 2010 against Indiana. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The Darren Aronofsky drama has been touted as a career revival and received a rousing reception upon premiering in Venice. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing reception reception area reception class reception room reception area reception class reception room Kids Definition reception noun re·cep·tion ri-ˈsep-shən 1 : the act or manner of welcoming We got a warm reception from our new neighbors. 2 : a social gathering to celebrate something or welcome someone a wedding reception 3 : the ability to receive a radio or television broadcast 4 : the act of catching a pass thrown toward the opponent's goal receptions noun plural of reception as in events a social gathering a wedding reception Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance events parties celebrations bashes shindigs galas dances functions fetes affairs blowouts balls get-togethers fêtes occasions suppers binges blasts proms formals soirees dos benefits fund-raisers socials do's symposia orgies mixers housewarmings teas symposiums clambakes showers bacchanals masquerades soirées keggers tea parties salons cocktail parties house parties bacchanalia stags icebreakers hen parties klatches saturnalias bakes keg parties kaffeeklatsches klatsches meet and greets
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