received

[ri-seevd]

adjective

1. generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard.

   a received moral idea.

received

/ rɪˈsiːvd /

adjective

1. generally accepted or believed

   received wisdom

Other Word Forms

• well-received adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of received¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; receive + -ed ²

Example Sentences

At 11:53 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a reported fight between a man and a woman near East Wooley Road and Industrial Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Roger Milla had already put Cameroon ahead in extra time when Higuita received an awkward pass and took a loose touch that was pounced on by the forward, who rolled in a decisive second.

From BBC

Duguay said she never received an email informing her of the closure and knows of members who paid their annual fees just days before the announcement was made.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Alekari said he had since received offers including clothing and replacement motorcycles, and praised the help given by people in the UK, India and the biker community.

From BBC

Each time she received the ball, Carpenter was not afraid to take on Greenwood and provided countless opportunities with her direct approach and dangerous deliveries into the box.

From BBC

Related Words

• accepted 
• acknowledged 
• collected 
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