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Receptive describes someone who is open and willing to receive something or to hear or learn something new. (adjective)
- An example of someone who would be described as receptive is a person who is open and willing to hear a new idea.
- An example of someone who would be described as receptive is an audience of people who are willing to welcome a speaker and listen with an open mind.
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