Receive Synonyms

65 receive synonyms include be given, be presented with, be awarded, collect, accept, have conferred on one, get, obtain, gain, and acquire. Receive is a verb, and its antonyms are give and present. Here are some additional synonyms for "receive" with example sentences.

Another word for Receive

65 other ways to say receive.

1. be given

  • win  
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  • take
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  • secure  
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  • pick up  
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  • obtain
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  • net  
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  • inherit  
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  • have conferred on one  
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  • gross
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  • get
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  • gain
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  • earn  
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  • derive
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  • cop  
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  • come into  
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  • come by  
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  • collect  
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  • be provided with  
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  • be presented with  
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  • be paid  
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  • be given  
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  • be awarded  
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  • acquire
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  • accrue
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  • accept
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2. be sent

  • take into one's possession  
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  • learn
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  • hear  
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  • get wind of  
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  • gather
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  • find out (about)  
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  • discover
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  • be told  
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  • be sent  
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  • be notified of  
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  • be made aware of  
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  • be in receipt of  
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  • be informed of  
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  • accept delivery of  
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  • accept
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3. experience

4. hear

  • take
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  • respond to  
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  • react to  
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  • meet
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  • listen to  
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  • hear  
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  • greet  
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5. greet

  • welcome
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  • usher in  
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  • show in  
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  • say hello to  
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  • let in  
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  • greet  
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  • admit  
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Use receive in a Sentence

Accrediting ensures students receive a recognized and trusted education.

I hope to receive good news.

Only accredited institutions receive government funding.

Please receive my heartfelt congratulations today.

She wants to receive a gift.

They will receive their awards tomorrow.