Receive
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To be given, presented with, or paid something. It means to accept or take delivery of something sent or offered, or to experience or be subjected to something.
“Students will receive their examination results by email next week.”
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Wordle
Contains EI combination and double E; RE- prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; good for building with RE- prefix
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