recipient
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonrecipient adjective
- unrecipient adjective
Etymology
Origin of recipient
First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin recipient-, stem of recipiēns “receiving,” present participle of recipere “to receive”; receive
Example Sentences
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Finally, Jacob Alon is the recipient of the rising star prize, which recognises emerging talent.
From BBC
Once the review is complete, the state has said it plans to send letters to those still on the lists, demanding proof of citizenship and giving recipients 90 days to respond.
From Salon
Manchester's Albert Hall echoes to the sound of a football chant - and although the recipient isn't part of England's starting 11, she's definitely a keeper.
From BBC
A person would be churlish not to be moved by the two recipients’ stories Tuesday night, but awarding them what they’d earned in that venue marked the abuse of a great honor.
An inheritance tax is paid by the recipient, and the amount typically depends on the heir’s relationship to the deceased.
From MarketWatch
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