recevoir

Definitions of recevoir
  1. verb
    be the host of or for
    synonyms: accueillir
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    type of:
    distraire, divertir
    provide entertainment for
  2. verb
    receive a specified treatment (abstract)
    synonyms: obtenir
    acquérir, obtenir
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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    prendre
    ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    get something; come into possession of
    synonyms:
    accepter, avoir, prendre
    receive willingly something given or offered
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    absorber
    accept
    accepter
    receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
    receler
    receive stolen goods
    avoir son diplôme, recevoir un diplôme
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
    type of:
    acquérir, obtenir
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  4. verb
    register (perceptual input)
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    types:
    avoir de nouvelles, recevoir de nouvelles
    receive a communication from someone
    type of:
    ressentir, sentir
    to become aware of through the senses
  5. verb
    experience as a reaction
    synonyms: rencontrer
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    type of:
    avoir, éprouver
    undergo
  6. verb
    bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
    synonyms: souhaiter la bienvenue
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    antonyms:
    dire adieu à
    say good-bye or bid farewell
    type of:
    saluer
    express greetings upon meeting someone
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