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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:
collect accept get obtain gain acquire secure come by pick up take derive win earn gross accrue inherit come into cop
Antonym:
give present
2.

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

Example:
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the event received wide press coverage
Synonym:
experience sustain undergo meet with encounter go through come in for suffer bear endure
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Related Word:
receive receiver receivables accounts receivable wide receiver be on the receiving end