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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"We stand alongside everyone included in this campaign and we are reassured to see so many people come out in support of those who received abuse online."
From BBC
Ships on Saturday received Iranian radio warnings not to enter the strait, according to crews operating in the region and Aspides, the European Union’s naval command.
The next day, I received a response: “Acme Smoked Fish is not the supplier of the salmon featured on The Traitors.”
From Salon
Lacks' family never received any compensation, and have fought for years to get justice for the "stolen" cells.
From BBC
The Charity Commission said it had since received formal notice to close the charity, and also opened a regulatory compliance case, which is the first stage in investigating a charity.
From BBC
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