received

[ri-seevd]

adjective

1. generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard.

   a received moral idea.

received

/ rɪˈsiːvd /

adjective

1. generally accepted or believed

   received wisdom

Other Word Forms

• well-received adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of received¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; receive + -ed ²

Example Sentences

San Juan Hills forfeited nine games but received an at-large berth to the Division 2 playoffs.

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Israel has received the coffins, via the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip, and transported them to Israel for formal identification.

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Eleven people were injured and received hospital treatment and two of them remain in a life-threatening condition.

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"I have got memories there that will last me a lifetime and no matter how I am received, that won't change."

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He addressed criticism the government has received for its response, saying there were "several factors" contributing to delays.

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Related Words

• accepted 
• acknowledged 
• collected 
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