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received

American  
[ri-seevd] / rɪˈsivd /

adjective

  1. generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard.

    a received moral idea.
received British  
/ rɪˈsiːvd /

adjective

  1. generally accepted or believed

    received wisdom
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Other Word Forms

  • well-received adjective

Etymology

Origin of received

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; receive + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The rapper Travis Scott, who headlined the event, received particular criticism for failing to stop the show - although he claimed he was unaware of the unfolding tragedy.

From BBC

As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

From Barron's

He joined the Marines and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

From The Wall Street Journal

AlixPartners said there had been "significant interest" in the company but that it had not received any offer which would have preserved Brewdog in its entirety.

From BBC

About two-thirds received enlicitide, while the rest were given a placebo.

From Science Daily

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