Synonyms of receives

receives

verb

present tense third-person singular of receive

as in admits

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admits
• enters
• takes
• welcomes
• confirms
• entertains
• ratifies
• fellowships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• bans
• disapproves
• declines
• disallows
• bars
• expels
• banishes
• throws out
• ousts
• deports
• ostracizes
• exiles
• blackballs
• blacklists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receives

Kimmel asked if the musician regularly receives lyrics via text. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Pi-o receives an unsigned postcard from the Czech Republic offering some friendly critiques. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Although Andrew receives a private allowance from King Charles III, a Buckingham Palace source told NBC News that the king was not funding his brother’s legal action. — Jean-Nicholas Fievet, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

An athlete enters an unfamiliar environment, receives instructions from an unfamiliar coach and is expected to demonstrate ability within a limited period of time. — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

From screenwriter Eric Champnella and set in 2008, Return to You follows a powerful but lonely female attorney (Lohan) who mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD sent by a dying woman to her husband (Golding). — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

The lifetime subscription receives continuous updates and new features. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Audrey Hendricks receives funding from the NIH and Foundation for Women's Health. — Audrey Hendricks, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026