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Updated June 2026
Third-person singular present tense of receive, meaning to obtain, accept, or be given something. Indicates ongoing or habitual action of receiving.
“Every month, she receives a newsletter updating her on the charity's latest projects.”
/rɪˈsiːvz/
re·ceives
Contains four E's; the EI combination and final S are key patterns
Worth 13 points; versatile vowel distribution aids in connecting plays
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