Definition of receive

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Receive (v. t.) To allow, as a custom, tradition, or the like; to give credence or acceptance to..

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Keyhole :: Keyhole (n.) A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key which fastens them..
Credit :: Credit (n.) Trust given or received; expectation of future playment for property transferred, or of fulfillment or promises given; mercantile reputation entitling one to be trusted; -- applied to individuals, corporations, communities, or nations; as, to buy goods on credit..
Copernican :: Copernican (a.) Pertaining to Copernicus, a Prussian by birth (b. 1473, d. 1543), who taught the world the solar system now received, called the Copernican system..
Receiver :: Receiver (n.) One who takes or receives in any manner.
Water Meter :: Water meter () A contrivance for measuring a supply of water delivered or received for any purpose, as from a street main..
Teachable :: Teachable (a.) Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile..
Tasker :: Tasker (n.) A laborer who receives his wages in kind.
Brevet :: Brevet (n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
Atrium :: Atrium (n.) A cavity in ascidians into which the intestine and generative ducts open, and which also receives the water from the gills. See Ascidioidea..
Groan :: Groan (n.) A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans..
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) The solid part of a pier or wall, etc., which receives the thrust or lateral pressure of an arch, vault, or strut..
Shrive :: Shrive (v. i.) To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution..
Spitchcock :: Spitbox (n.) A vessel to receive spittle.
Acceptation :: Acceptation (n.) The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received; as, term is to be used according to its usual acceptation..
Pernor :: Pernor (v.) One who receives the profits, as of an estate..
Draw :: Draw (v. t.) To take or procure from a place of deposit; to call for and receive from a fund, or the like; as, to draw money from a bank..
Recipient :: Recipient (n.) A receiver; the person or thing that receives; one to whom, or that to which, anything is given or communicated; specifically, the receiver of a still..
Bulletin :: Bulletin (n.) Any public notice or announcement, especially of news recently received..
Notice :: Notice (n.) Intelligence, by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received; means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning..
Earn :: Earn (v. t.) To acquire by labor, service, or performance; to deserve and receive as compensation or wages; as, to earn a good living; to earn honors or laurels..
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