Definition of "Receive" :

verb: convert into sounds or pictures

"Receive the incoming radio signals."

verb: receive a specified treatment (abstract)

"These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation."

verb: regard favorably or with disapproval

"Her new collection of poems was not well received."

verb: accept as true or valid

"He received Christ."

verb: bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

verb: partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament

verb: express willingness to have in one's home or environs

"The community warmly received the refugees."

verb: register (perceptual input)

verb: go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

"Receive injuries."

verb: receive as a retribution or punishment

verb: get something; come into possession of

"Receive payment."

verb: have or give a reception

verb: experience as a reaction