RECEIVE
/ɹɪˈsiːv/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RECEIVE
An operation in which data is received.
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
"She received many presents for her birthday."
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
"to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."
Examples of RECEIVE in a Sentence
- "She received many presents for her birthday."
- "to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc."
Word Details
Is RECEIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECEIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RECEIVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for RECEIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | e | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECEIVE
32 words from the letters in RECEIVE
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How to Use RECEIVE in Word Games
RECEIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RECEIVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECEIVE to find 32 additional valid words.