reception

[ ri-sep-shuhn ]

/ rɪˈsɛp ʃən /

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noun

the act of receiving or the state of being received.

a manner of being received: The book met with a favorable reception.

a function or occasion when persons are formally received: a wedding reception.

the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.

Nearby words

recent, recently, recept, receptacle, receptible, reception, reception centre, reception desk, reception room, receptionism, receptionist

Origin of reception

1350–1400; Middle English recepcion < Latin receptiōn- (stem of receptiō), equivalent to recept(us) (past participle of recipere to receive) + -iōn- -ion

SYNONYMS FOR reception

2 response, reaction, treatment.

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Related forms

non·re·cep·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for reception

She actually petted Kate's arm when she met her at a reception last night.
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How has the Guardians reception been so far from your perspective?
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A local Dad joked sotto voce to his wife “And afterwards there will be a reception who will be in the auditorium!”
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The report helpfully adds that “speeches were made at the reception.”
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Between the ceremony and reception, Kardashian wore three different Vera Wang gowns, worth a total of $600,000.
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Its reception was cold and only one fragment seemed to satisfy the large audience which filled the hall.
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I have looked into it once before,—on its first reception as a gift from the author.
Over the Teacups|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Whether I judged rightly, the reception of this book will show.
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Somehow, in spite of the reception given the caravan, he was uneasy.
The Weakling|Everett B. Cole
“I want to hear some more of your experiences,” and she went on to meet the scowling Belle at the door of the reception parlor.
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British Dictionary definitions for reception

reception

/ (rɪˈsɛpʃən) /

noun

the act of receiving or state of being received

the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is receiveda cold reception

a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding

an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with

short for reception room

the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcastthe reception was poor

British

the first class in an infant school
a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor
(as modifier)a reception teacher

Word Origin for reception

C14: from Latin receptiō a receiving, from recipere to receive

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