received

[ ri-seevd ]

/ rɪˈsivd /

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Definition of received

adjective

generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard: a received moral idea.

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Origin of received

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at receive, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM received

well-re·ceived, adjective

Words nearby received

recede, receipt, receiptor, receivable, receive, received, Received Pronunciation, Received Standard, receiver, receiver general, receivership

How to use received in a sentence

After all, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was not particularly well received and ultimately ended the Garfield Spider-Man franchise.
Every Single Detail of the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer, Explained|Eliana Dockterman|August 24, 2021|Time
The received medical wisdom of the age was that assertive, ambitious women were unnatural, and therefore sick.
Declared Insane for Speaking Up: The Dark American History of Silencing Women Through Psychiatry|Kate Moore|June 22, 2021|Time
The position of the transmitter is calculated using time of flight between received signals, and this data is used to determine the position of the aircraft.
Make way for robots|Katie McLean|February 24, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Eric Garcetti succeeded Villaraigosa and has received high marks in his first year and a half on the job.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST

As part of that effort, Said received weapons training for months, sources told The Daily Beast.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This reporter knocked at the Wilkins home on Tuesday morning but received neither an answer nor the business end of a shotgun.
The 7-Year-Old Plane Crash Survivor’s Brutal Journey Through the Woods|James Higdon|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Of the three nominated, Webster did the best, receiving 12 votes, Gohmert and Yoho received three and two votes, respectively.
Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Jason Berry received a 1992 Alicia Patterson Fellowship for his coverage of demagogues in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A Yankee, whose face had been mauled in a pot-house brawl, assured General Jackson that he had received his scars in battle.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Thus far Boston banks have received more benefits from this bank than have the other banks in this district.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
In the meantime, the outlaw, having observed how much more cordially the tyrant is received than himself, has made his exit.
Physiology of The Opera|John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")
Levee: a ceremonious visit received by a distinguished person in the morning.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
While Louis was reading these dispatches, he received a summons from Elizabeth, to attend her immediately.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter

British Dictionary definitions for received

received

/ (rɪˈsiːvd) /

adjective

generally accepted or believedreceived wisdom

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