receive
verb (used with object)
to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered).
receives
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present tense formof receive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When Player X receives a $30 million signing bonus on a two-year deal, for cap purposes that would be spread out to $15 million per season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Because the same side of TOI-561 b always faces its star, the nightside receives no direct starlight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
The U.S. also receives a “most favored nation” status that requires Betancourt’s firm to disclose any other business agreements it signs, and, if they are favorable, to grant Washington matching terms.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ms Goubert, who receives the allowance, said: "The first £70 of it is standing charges, so you're only getting sort of £100... just over £100 for your month, which is nothing at the moment."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
In June 1948, Joey Guerrero finally receives permission from the US government to travel to the Carville Leprosarium in Louisiana.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
