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Meaning of the word receiving in English

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receiving

Verb

1.

be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Example:
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she received her prize from the manager
Synonym:
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Synonym:
givepresent
2.

suffer, experience, or be subject to (specified treatment).

Example:
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the event received wide press coverage
Synonym:
experiencesustainundergomeet withencountergo throughcome in forsufferbearendure
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