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receive
/ɹɪˈsiːv/
noun
An operation in which data is received.
verb
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
"She received many presents for her birthday."
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
"to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."
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