A1 verb Neutro #177 mais comum

receive

/rɪˈsiːv/

To get or accept something that has been given, sent, or offered to you. It describes the action of being the person who takes an item or message from someone else.

Exemplos

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1

I receive many emails every morning.

I get a lot of electronic mail at the start of the day.

2

Please acknowledge when you receive the official documents.

Please let us know when the formal papers arrive at your office.

3

Did you receive the gift I sent you?

Did you get the present I gave you?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
reception
Verb
receive
Advérbio
receptively
Adjetivo
receptive
Relacionado
receiver
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Receiver' in sports; their only job is to catch or get the ball!

Quiz rápido

Did you ________ the text message I sent you last night?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: receive

Exemplos

1

I receive many emails every morning.

everyday

I get a lot of electronic mail at the start of the day.

2

Please acknowledge when you receive the official documents.

formal

Please let us know when the formal papers arrive at your office.

3

Did you receive the gift I sent you?

informal

Did you get the present I gave you?

4

The researchers receive funding from several organizations.

academic

The scientists get money for their study from many groups.

5

We received your application for the manager position.

business

We got your request to work as a manager.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
reception
Verb
receive
Advérbio
receptively
Adjetivo
receptive
Relacionado
receiver

Colocações comuns

receive a letter to get mail in a paper envelope
receive a phone call to answer or get a call from someone
receive a gift to be given a present by someone
receive feedback to get comments about your work
receive medical treatment to get help from a doctor or hospital

Frases Comuns

on the receiving end

being the person who gets something, often something unpleasant

receive with open arms

to welcome someone or something very warmly

receive a warm welcome

to be greeted in a very friendly and happy way

Frequentemente confundido com

receive vs deceive

Deceive means to trick or lie to someone, while receive means to get something.

receive vs accept

Accept is to agree to take something, while receive is the literal act of getting it.

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Notas de uso

Receive is slightly more formal than the word 'get'. It is used for physical objects, digital messages, and abstract things like praise or criticism.

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Erros comuns

Many learners misspell this word; remember the rule 'i before e except after c'. Don't say 'I received to him'; use 'I received from him'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Receiver' in sports; their only job is to catch or get the ball!

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'receveir', which comes from the Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to take back'.

Padrões gramaticais

regular verb (receive, received, received) transitive verb (requires a direct object) receive something from someone
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, it is polite to use both hands when you receive a business card or a gift to show respect.

Quiz rápido

Did you ________ the text message I sent you last night?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: receive

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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