Receives

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of receive, meaning to obtain, accept, or be given something. Indicates ongoing or habitual action of receiving.

“Every month, she receives a newsletter updating her on the charity's latest projects.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈsiːvz/

Syllables

re·ceives

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Synonyms

obtainsacceptsacquiresgets

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Wordle

Contains four E's; the EI combination and final S are key patterns

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Worth 13 points; versatile vowel distribution aids in connecting plays

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receivers

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