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Synonyms

received

American  
[ri-seevd] / rɪˈsivd /

adjective

  1. generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard.

    a received moral idea.


received British  
/ rɪˈsiːvd /

adjective

  1. generally accepted or believed

    received wisdom

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Other Word Forms

  • well-received adjective

Etymology

Origin of received

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

Example Sentences

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He received a doctorate in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

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He received a doctorate in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Express that you’re coming from a place of care, not judgment, and your feedback will be better received.

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Amazon.com hasn’t received the same level of artificial-intelligence hype as many of its other “Magnificent Seven” tech peers this year, with investors questioning whether its cloud-computing business can gain market share.

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The project received support from the Australian Research Council and the US Air Force Office of Sponsored Research and aligns with Monash University's broader goal of advancing materials for a low-carbon energy future.

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