Receptive Definition

rĭ-sĕptĭv
adjective
Capable of or qualified for receiving.
American Heritage
Inclined to the favorable reception of a request, suggestion, etc.
Webster's New World
Receiving or tending to receive, take in, admit, or contain.
Webster's New World
Able or ready to receive new ideas.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the skills of listening and reading.
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Receptive Sentence Examples

  • You weren't very receptive last time.

  • The studio probably wants to see how she will do and how receptive their audience is to her before asking her to stay on any longer than that.

  • You are a convincing speaker, but are not especially receptive to the ideas and opinions of others.

  • There is nothing like giving to put you into an open, receptive mood, with all the physiological benefits that this brings.

  • Once the cat seems receptive you can attempt to stroke the cat, but watch the cat's pupils carefully.

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RREREC

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EVEIVE

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