received
Americanadjective
adjective
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- 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.
From MarketWatch
He received a doctorate in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
From MarketWatch
Express that you’re coming from a place of care, not judgment, and your feedback will be better received.
From MarketWatch
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.
From MarketWatch
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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