received
Americanadjective
adjective
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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Four directors of Asian descent have received the honor, including Ang Lee, who won twice.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have not received any indication that the US administration intends to deviate from those commitments," Gill said.
From Barron's
The company’s North Haven Private Income Fund, which has $7.6 billion in total investments, received investor requests to buy back around 10.9% of outstanding shares in its quarterly tender offer.
From Barron's
“It is not yet clear what the process will be, what refunds, if any, will be received, and when this will happen,” Vachris said.
From Barron's
Born in South Africa and raised in Israel, Iran, and England, Guy Spier External link received a degree in economics at Oxford and an M.B.A. from Harvard.
From Barron's
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