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received
re·ceived R0080300 (rĭ-sēvd′)adj. Having been accepted as true or worthy, especially without firsthand corroboration: "the received wisdom that attributes academic success or failure to natural aptitudes" (Jerome Karabel).received (rɪˈsiːvd) adjgenerally accepted or believed: received wisdom. re•ceived (rɪˈsivd)
adj. generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard: received ideas. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | received - conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)standardlinguistics - the scientific study of language | | 2. | received - widely accepted as true or worthy; "a received moral idea"; "Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise"- Economistconventional - following accepted customs and proprieties; "conventional wisdom"; "she had strayed from the path of conventional behavior"; "conventional forms of address" |
receivedadjective1. Generally approved or agreed upon:accepted, conventional, orthodox, recognized, sanctioned.2. Adhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or tradition:canonical, orthodox, sanctioned, time-honored.Translations
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receive (one's) just desertsTo receive that which one deserves, especially a punishment or unfavorable outcome. (Note: The phrase is often misspelled as "just desserts," due to the pronunciation of "deserts" and "desserts" being the same in this context.) The CEO cheated his clients out of nearly $4 million, but he received his just deserts when he was stripped of everything he owned and sent to prison.See also: desert, just, receiveReceived PronunciationAn accent of British English derived from that of the British upper class in the early 20th century. It is commonly used in public broadcasting, as well as in schools such as Oxford and Cambridge. If you want people to take you seriously, you need to lose your country accent and adopt the Received Pronunciation. Studying at Cambridge has caused me to start speaking in the Received Pronunciation.See also: receivedreceive (someone or something) with open arms1. To greet someone very happily and eagerly; to give someone a very warm, enthusiastic welcome. When my brother left for the military, he and I didn't really get along too well, but now that he's coming home, I can't wait to receive him with open arms. It was a little intimidating starting a new job at such a large firm, but everyone there received me with open arms.2. To be very pleased and enthusiastic about something, especially that which is new or unexpected. The president has announced a reversal on his controversial policy, and many people are receiving the news with open arms.See also: arm, open, receivethe received wisdomCommon knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The received wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice.See also: received, wisdomthe conventional wisdomCommon knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The conventional wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice.See also: conventional, wisdomreceive as (something)1. To obtain something (from someone) in some particular capacity of for some particular reason. I received this watch as a gift for my 50 years of service to the company. We received a large payment from the government as an investment in our project.2. To admit, welcome, or accept someone in a particular manner or capacity. Typically followed by "guest." I'm willing to receive you as a guest as a favor to my wife, but do not think that this courtesy extends any further than this evening. The embassy plans on receiving the former rebel leader as a guest of honor.See also: receivereceive backTo obtain, take, or acquire someone or something back (from someone, something, or some place). A noun or pronoun can be used between "receive" and "back." I finally received back the things the police had confiscated during their search. We received the patient back from the ICU so we could continue to monitor his progress.See also: back, receivereceive from (someone or something)1. To obtain, take, or acquire something from someone or something. A noun or pronoun is used between "receive" and "from." I received a very stern letter from the bank after failing to meet my minimum loan repayments again. The professor is receiving an award from the university for her work in cancer research.2. To admit, accept, or welcome someone from some location or thing. Her friends and family were waiting to receive her from the airport after her long and arduous journey. The state police were ready to receive the suspect from the county jail following his formal arraignment.See also: receivereceive (one) into (something or some place)To admit, accept, or welcome one into some group, organization, or location. The government has indicated it will be willing to accept the refugees into the country. We're receiving some new members into the order next week.See also: receivereceive word (from someone or something)To get or be given a message or communication (from someone or something). We're receiving word that the suspect is moving south on Broadway in a white pickup truck. I received word from my brother that his flight will be delayed. He's received word from a higher authority to begin the evacuation.See also: receive, someone, wordreceive someone or something backto get someone or something back. Martha received her husband back after his escapade. I sent a letter off with the wrong postage and received it back two weeks later.See also: back, receiveconventional/received ˈwisdom the view or belief that most people have: Conventional wisdom has it that riots only ever happen in big cities.The term conventional wisdom was first used by the economist John Kenneth Galbraith in his book The Affluent Society.See also: conventional, received, wisdomLegalSeeReceiveSee RECV
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Related to received: Received PronunciationSynonyms for receivedadj generally approved or agreed uponSynonyms- accepted
- conventional
- orthodox
- recognized
- sanctioned
adj adhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or traditionSynonyms- canonical
- orthodox
- sanctioned
- time-honored
Synonyms for receivedadj conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakersSynonymsRelated Wordsadj widely accepted as true or worthyRelated Words |