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Meanings of receive in English

Portuguese
obter
Catalan
obtenir
Spanish
recibir

Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

obter
Portuguese
receber
Catalan
tenir
Spanish
recibir

To go through (mental or physical states or experiences).

receber
Catalan
rebre
Spanish
recibir

To express willingness to have (one) in one's home or environment.

rebre
Spanish
encontrar

Experience as a reaction.

encontrar
Usage of receive in English
1
Conclusion: Intraoperative hypothermia is still common and should therefore receive serious attention.
Pubmed
2
The government source said Britain had yet to receive a formal proposal.
Reuters
3
Social work and social workers often receive shoddy treatment from the media.
The Guardian
4
An alternative way for people to receive needed health care was necessary.
Pubmed
5
Mr Solana said today he had yet to receive Iran's formal reply.
The Irish Times
6
The company said it first needed to receive approval from government officials.
Radio NZ
7
Consumers would receive checks each month to help cover higher energy costs.
Reuters
8
The main question is: When is America going to start to receive?
The new yorker
9
Mr McAra said he was happy to receive the central government support.
Radio NZ
10
I believe they do have the right to receive food and water.
The zinn reader
11
They would, however, still be able to receive content on today's speed.
Wired
12
To receive treatment, patients must be at least 18 years of age.
Ebony
13
A year later, the genuine concern and support we receive is remarkable.
Ebony
14
Palestinians in Gaza say they receive similar aid packages every three months.
Reuters
15
Timeline of events: November 27: Fonterra and Federated Farmers receive the threat.
Radio NZ
16
Police officers carried the children out so they could receive medical aid.
News.com.au
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Receive through the time
Receive across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
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