reception Definition
re·cep·tion (ri sep′s̸hən)
noun
- a receiving or being received
- the manner of this a friendly reception
- a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
- response or reaction, as to something presented
- Radio, TV the manner of receiving, with reference to the relative quality of reproduction good or poor reception
Etymology: ME recepcion < OFr reception < L receptio < pp. of recipere: see receive
reception Synonyms
reception
n.
The act of receiving
acquisition, acceptance, accession; see receipt 1.The manner of receiving
greeting, reaction, response, meeting, encounter, introduction, welcome, salutation, induction, admission, disposition, treatment; see also greeting 1, reaction 1.A social function
gathering, party, soiree, opening, tea, matinee, cocktail party, dinner, buffet, levee, wedding party; see also party 1.
reception Usage Examples
Preposition: on
ext: Appointments can also be made during the mornings through the reception on ext 4040.
Converse of object
host: It can host a reception for up to 100 guests, or a banquet for up to 80.
Adjective modifier
- civic: A civic reception will be held at Copenhagen City Hall, Monday 14 August, 2006.
- rapturous: He enjoys particularly successful appearances in Rome, where he has had a rapturous reception annually for the past five years.
- lukewarm: However, the report got a lukewarm reception from the government.
- frosty: Plantlife Phonetics @ Stars and Mayfair Suite Plantlife play an ice rink function room and get a less than frosty reception.
- hostile: They were going home very likely to a hostile reception.
- rousing: The cast seemed a little taken aback and surprised by the rousing reception the audience gave them come the curtain calls.
Modifies a noun
- desk: Visitors will be greeted at a reception desk close to the front doors.
- room: The bright reception room is a generous size, allowing ample space for a dining table.
- hall: Entrance vestibule, reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, rear lobby.
Noun used with modifier
- wedding: Are you looking to plan your wedding reception in the next three months?
- champagne: I was then lucky enough to discuss the lovely day with them both during the champagne reception.
- cocktail: Cocktail receptions two ship for the of europe seen the green.
- drink: Drinks Receptions Whilst photographs are being taken, is an ideal time to serve drinks to your guests.
- evening: Followed by an evening reception at the National Portrait Gallery.
- buffet: We plan to have a buffet reception in the Village Hall following the service.
Preposition: of
- pauper: The workhouse was declared fit for the reception of paupers on 26th May, 1841, and received its first admissions on 9th June.
- sacrament: In the case of children, the normal age for reception of the Sacrament is not before the child's twelfth birthday.
Preposition: with
canapes: The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performed live music during a champagne reception with canapés.
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