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re·cep·tion (ri sep′s̸hən)

noun

    1. a receiving or being received
    2. the manner of this a friendly reception
  2. a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
  3. response or reaction, as to something presented
  4. 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

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reception Synonyms

reception

n.

  1. The act of receiving

    acquisition, acceptance, accession; see receipt 1.

  2. The manner of receiving

    greeting, reaction, response, meeting, encounter, introduction, welcome, salutation, induction, admission, disposition, treatment; see also greeting 1, reaction 1.

  3. A social function

    gathering, party, soiree, opening, tea, matinee, cocktail party, dinner, buffet, levee, wedding party; see also party 1.


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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.

Modifies a noun

  • desk: Visitors will be greeted at a reception desk close to the front doors.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: Are you looking to plan your wedding reception in the next three months?

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.

Preposition: with

  • canapes: The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performed live music during a champagne reception with canapés.
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reception quotes

A man with a good coat upon his back meets with a better reception than he who has a bad one.

-Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

Pro captu lectoris habent sua fata libelli. Depending on the reception of the reader, books have their own fate.

-Terentianus Maurus   2/3c

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