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Antonyms for received


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-seevd
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsivd



Definition of received

Origin :
  • "generally accepted as true or good," mid-15c., past participle adjective from receive. Thomas Browne called such notions receptaries (1646).
  • adj taken
Example sentences :
  • Who among you ever received an injury from that kind old man?
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Not only that, but he would get into trouble with Mr. Paine on account of the damage which it had received.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • She received his bits of news with the aplomb of a resourceful commander.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I have no evidence, except your word, that any such letter has been received.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • This was the most unwelcome intelligence he could have received.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • All the sailors had a kind word for him, and many were the praises which he received in the forecastle.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Ambrose was the only person who ever received any communication from Giles Headley.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • I remonstrated with him mildly but firmly, but only received insolence in return.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, and was received with cheers.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • It has, moreover, received the final stamp of scientific approval.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

Synonyms for received

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