Definitions

1. verb

to accept or get something, such as information, a message, or a visitor

“She received the package at the door.”

2. verb

to take in or absorb something, such as information or an idea

“The audience received the lecture with great interest.”

3. verb

to get something from a source, such as a broadcast or a signal

“The radio station receives signals from all over the world.”

4. noun

the act of getting or accepting something

“The reception of the award was a great honor.”

5. noun

a place where people gather to receive something, such as food or a service

“The church was a reception center for the refugees.”

6. noun

a greeting or welcome, especially at an official or formal occasion

“The reception at the embassy was a grand affair.”