RECEIVE

/ɹɪˈsiːv/
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Definition

/ɹɪˈsiːv/
noun
  1. An operation in which data is received.
verb
  1. To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
    “She received many presents for her birthday.”
  2. To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
  3. To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
    “to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.”
  4. To incur (an injury).
    “I received a bloody nose from the collision.”
  5. To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.

Source: Wiktionary

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