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How to pronounce receive
Say it like this: /ɹɪˈsiv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ɹɪˈsiv/
What does receive mean?
verbTo be given, sent, or paid something.
“He received many presents for his birthday.”
To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
“He had the offer of employment, but he would not receive it.”
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
nounAn operation in which data is received.
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