received

[rɪˈsivd]

Definition:
1. Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.
2. Widely accepted as true or worthy.

Use 'received' in a sentence:

1. The pay that the soldiers received was negligible.
2. He received a paltry annuity of $100.
3. The president received a briefing by telegram.
4. Firstborn sons received preferential treatment.
5. We received over 300 enquiries about the job.
6. They each received 20 lashes for stealing.
7. They had only received half the money promised.
8. The president's convention speech received favourable reviews.
9. We haven't received his resignation yet.
10. We have received many letters of congratulation.
11. We received a letter from him recently.
12. He received my suggestion coolly.
13. He received a per diem allowance to cover his travel expenses.
14. Sam received an unsecured loan of $282,000.
15. They each received a legacy of $5 000.
16. Brando received eight Oscar nominations altogether.
17. He received devastating injuries in the accident.
18. We received a letter of apology.
19. They received no help whatever.
20. I received a BS in chemistry at Dartmouth.
21. The proposals received only a muted response.
22. Applications received after 1 July will not be counted.
23. The play received rave reviews.
24. Add up all the income you've received over the period in question.
25. She received private tuition in French.
26. They received a negative reply.
27. When her husband died, she received £ 50 000 in insurance.
28. She received a severe blow on the head.
29. The statistics were received with concern.
30. Three young people were received into the Church at Easter.
31. It's possible he has not received the letter.
32. She received many letters of support from fellow sufferers.
33. The Royal College received its charter as a university in 1967.
34. There was not enough space to print all the letters we received.
35. Few candidates had received any training in management.
36. I haven't received a letter from him yet.
37. She received a summons to appear in court the following week.
38. The received wisdom is that they cannot win.
39. All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday.
40. The play was well received by the critics.
41. He received £ 600 by way of compensation from the company.
42. He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year.
43. Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage.
44. The treatment she received may, in fact, have hastened her death.
45. All donations will be gratefully received.
46. She received the news with apparent unconcern.
47. The incident has received wide coverage in the press.
48. He received a large reward, which was no more than his due.
49. The advice I received was often contradictory.
50. The plan received widespread support throughout the country.
51. The show received a good write-up.