Receiving — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun phrase /ri-ˈsēv/ re·ceive

Meaning & Definition of Receiving

Receiving (verb)

  1. to come into possession of, acquire
  2. to act as a receptacle or container for
  3. to assimilate through the mind or senses

Receiving (noun)

  1. a small lightweight blanket used to wrap an infant (as after bathing)
  2. the position of being a recipient or especially a victim —usually used in the phrase on the receiving end
  3. a group of people who stand in a line and individually welcome guests (as at a wedding reception)

Receiving (phrase)

  1. in the position of having something bad or unpleasant directed at one

Receiving (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

    "a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms"

    similar: admitting, entering, taking
    related: entertaining, welcoming, fellowshipping, confirming, ratifying
    opposite: banning, barring
    near: declining, disallowing, disapproving, dismissing, refusing, rejecting, blackballing, blacklisting, ostracizing, banishing, deporting, exiling, expelling, ousting, throwing out

Related Entry: Receive (verb)

Receive is a different word from Receiving. The synonyms below are for receive, not for receiving.

  1. to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

    "a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms"

    similar: admit, enter, take
    related: entertain, welcome, fellowship, confirm, ratify
    opposite: ban, bar
    near: decline, disallow, disapprove, dismiss, refuse, reject, blackball, blacklist, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Receiving

The most common words with a similar meaning to Receiving:

admitting, entering, taking

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Receiving

Words with the opposite meaning of Receiving:

banning, barring

Related Words for Receiving

entertaining, welcoming, fellowshipping, confirming, ratifying

Near Antonyms of Receiving

declining, disallowing, disapproving, dismissing, refusing, rejecting, blackballing, blacklisting, ostracizing, banishing, deporting, exiling, expelling, ousting, throwing out

Word Forms of Receiving

Inflections: received

Origin & Etymology of Receiving

Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre, from Latin recipere, from re- + capere to take heave:1

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Receiving

receiving blanket, receiving end, receiving line, on/at the receiving end

Frequently Asked Questions about Receiving

What does "Receiving" mean?

"Receiving" means to come into possession of, acquire. As an a verb, a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: to come into possession of, acquire.

What is another word for "Receiving"?

Other words for "Receiving" include admitting, entering and taking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Receiving" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Receiving"?

Antonyms of "Receiving" include banning and barring. Near antonyms include declining, disallowing, disapproving and dismissing.

How do you use "Receiving" in a sentence?

Examples of "Receiving" in a sentence: "a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms".

Is "Receiving" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Receiving" can be used as a verb, a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Receiving"?

"Receiving" is pronounced /ri-ˈsēv/ and divided into syllables as re·ceive.

What is the origin of the word "Receiving"?

"Receiving" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre, from Latin recipere, from re- + capere to take heave:1. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Receiving" meaning "to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to"?

When "Receiving" (verb) means to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to, synonyms include admitting, entering and taking. Opposites in this sense include banning and barring.