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received definition

re·ceived (ri sēvd′)

adjective

accepted; considered as standard

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received Synonyms

received

modif.

taken, gotten, acquired, accepted, standard, conventional, obtained, honored, brought in, signed for, admitted, collected, gathered, earned, derived; see also accepted, acknowledged.

Antonyms given*, disbursed, delivered.


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received Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pronunciation: We're told it's going to replace fuddy-duddy old Received Pronunciation as the standard accent.

Modifying Another Word

  • yet: P. ) Date Received by Local Commissioner: 11/1/04 Decision and Date: Not Yet Received.
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