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 Words From

• well-re·ceived adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of received¹

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

Example Sentences

He was joined by Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy on Thursday, and has received messages of support from astronaut Tim Peake and his Phoenix Nights co-star Peter Kay, as well as hundreds of listeners.

From BBC

The 65-year-old Coulier told People Magazine that he received his diagnosis after an infection caused swelling in his lymph nodes.

From Salon

Jennifer Adkins and three other women were pregnant when they received almost certainly fatal fetal diagnoses.

From Slate

The Times also sought to confirm whether the archdiocese had received a July 2023 letter addressed to the archbishop in which a church member complained about Rios’ political activities.

From Los Angeles Times

She was ordered to pay the city more than $29,000 for benefits and pay she received while she was absent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accepted
• acknowledged
• collected
• earned