reception
[ri-sep-shuhn]
- 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.
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Origin of reception
Synonyms
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Related Words
reaction, gathering, welcome, greeting, receiving, meeting, response, encounter, function, soiree, buffet, dinner, supper, introduction, admission, receipt, accession, acquisition, disposition, salutationExamples from the Web for reception
Contemporary Examples
She actually petted Kate's arm when she met her at a reception last night.
How has the Guardians reception been so far from your perspective?
A local Dad joked sotto voce to his wife “And afterwards there will be a reception who will be in the auditorium!”
The report helpfully adds that “speeches were made at the reception.”
Obvious Child is not “the abortion movie” that its own marketing and reception might lead you to anticipate.
Historical Examples
Mrs. Morgan gave Robert a reception as warm as her husband had done.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
He could assure them they felt highly flattered at the reception which had been accorded them.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
The preparations for our reception at Adelaide were most elaborate.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
He was altogether unprepared for the reception which the lily received.
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
Becket could hardly have been prepared for the manner of his reception.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward IICharlotte Mary Yonge
reception
- 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
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Word Origin
C14: from Latin receptiō a receiving, from recipere to receive
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Word Origin and History for reception
n.
late 14c., in astrology, "effect of two planets on each other;" sense of "act of receiving" is recorded from late 15c., from Latin receptionem (nominative receptio) "a receiving," noun of action from past participle stem of recipere (see receive). Sense of "ceremonial gathering" is 1882, from French.
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