reception

[ri-sep-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of receiving or the state of being received. received.

2. a manner of being received: received.

   The book met with a favorable reception.

   Synonyms: treatment, reaction, response

3. a function or occasion when persons are formally received: received.

   a wedding reception.

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

reception

/ rɪˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. the act of receiving or state of being received

2. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received

   a cold reception

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

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

5. short for reception room

6. the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcast

   the reception was poor

7. 1. the first class in an infant school

   2. a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor

   3. ( as modifier )

      a reception teacher

Other Word Forms

• nonreception noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

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

Example Sentences

Against Indianapolis, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. didn’t allow a single reception and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones only bothered throwing his way once.

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The Cladhan was once a favoured placed for wedding receptions, anniversaries and birthday parties.

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The reception for “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked: For Good” also points to the demand for family films.

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A new Russian messaging platform that authorities hope will replace WhatsApp and Telegram is getting rave reviews from government officials, but on the streets of Moscow, reception has been mixed.

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The Labor leader's proposal and the wedding reception both took place at his official residence, The Lodge.

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Related Words

• encounter 
• gathering 
• greeting 
• meeting 
• reaction 
• receiving 
• response 
• welcome