Definition of receive

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Receive (v. t.) To be affected by something; to suffer; to be subjected to; as, to receive pleasure or pain; to receive a wound or a blow; to receive damage..

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Shape :: Shape (n.) A piece which has been roughly forged nearly to the form it will receive when completely forged or fitted.
Groan :: Groan (n.) A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans..
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest..
Cashbook :: Cashbook (n.) A book in which is kept a register of money received or paid out.
Pignerate :: Pignerate (v. t.) to receive in pawn, as a pawnbroker does..
Condenser :: Condenser (n.) An instrument for condensing air or other elastic fluids, consisting of a cylinder having a movable piston to force the air into a receiver, and a valve to prevent its escape..
Dash :: Dash (n.) A sudden check; abashment; frustration; ruin; as, his hopes received a dash..
Receivedness :: Receivedness (n.) The state or quality of being received, accepted, or current; as, the receivedness of an opinion..
Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..
Tollhouse :: Tollhouse (n.) A house occupied by a receiver of tolls.
Gain :: Gain (v. i.) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily..
Wellhole :: Wellhole (n.) A cavity which receives a counterbalancing weight in certain mechanical contrivances, and is adapted also for other purposes..
Tire :: Tire (n.) A hoop or band, as of metal, on the circumference of the wheel of a vehicle, to impart strength and receive the wear..
Stipendiate :: Stipendiary (n.) One who receives a stipend.
Beneficial :: Beneficial (a.) Receiving, or entitled to have or receive, advantage, use, or benefit; as, the beneficial owner of an estate..
Scholar :: Scholar (n.) In English universities, an undergraduate who belongs to the foundation of a college, and receives support in part from its revenues..
Hospitate :: Hospitate (v. i.) To receive hospitality; to be a guest.
Post-obit Bond :: Post-obit bond () A bond in which the obligor, in consideration of having received a certain sum of money, binds himself to pay a larger sum, on unusual interest, on the death of some specified individual from whom he has expectations..
Bayonet :: Bayonet (n.) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery..
Affrontee :: Affrontee (n.) One who receives an affront.
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