recipient
A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.
Exemplos
3 de 5She was the recipient of a beautiful flower bouquet.
She was the person who received a beautiful flower bouquet.
The recipient of the scholarship will be announced tomorrow.
The person who receives the scholarship will be announced tomorrow.
Who is the recipient of this funny text message?
Who is the person receiving this funny text message?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Focus on the first part 'recip-'. It sounds like 'receive'. A recipient is the person who is *receiving*.
Quiz rápido
If you send a letter, the person who gets it is the _______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: recipient
Exemplos
She was the recipient of a beautiful flower bouquet.
everydayShe was the person who received a beautiful flower bouquet.
The recipient of the scholarship will be announced tomorrow.
formalThe person who receives the scholarship will be announced tomorrow.
Who is the recipient of this funny text message?
informalWho is the person receiving this funny text message?
The study analyzed the recipient's reaction to the new medication.
academicThe study analyzed the reaction of the person receiving the new medication.
Please ensure the recipient's bank details are correct before sending the payment.
businessPlease make sure the bank details of the person receiving the money are correct.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
passive recipient
someone who receives something without taking action
sole recipient
the only person to receive something
named recipient
the specific person identified to receive an item
Frequentemente confundido com
A recipient is a person who receives; a receipt is the paper document proving you paid for something.
Notas de uso
While 'receiver' is common in casual English, 'recipient' is the preferred term in business, law, and formal writing to sound more professional.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the verb 'receive' when they need the noun 'recipient'. They might also confuse it with 'receipt' due to the similar spelling.
Dica de memorização
Focus on the first part 'recip-'. It sounds like 'receive'. A recipient is the person who is *receiving*.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'recipiens', the present participle of 'recipere', which means 'to take back' or 'to receive'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking professional environments, properly identifying the 'intended recipient' is crucial for privacy and data protection.
Quiz rápido
If you send a letter, the person who gets it is the _______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: recipient
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