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Term: received

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To get or obtain something

Description: This sense of "received" refers to the act of getting or obtaining something.

Sample Sentence: She received a letter in the mail.

Sense 2: To accept or take in something

Description: This sense of "received" refers to the act of accepting or taking in something.

Sample Sentence: The students received the teacher's instructions patiently.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Generally accepted or recognized

Description: When used as an adjective, "received" means generally accepted or recognized by most people.

Sample Sentence: The received wisdom is that hard work leads to success.

Sense 2: Traditionally or commonly practiced

Description: When used as an adjective, "received" means traditionally or commonly practiced.

Sample Sentence: They follow the received customs and traditions of their village.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a conventional manner

Description: When used as an adverb, "received" means in a conventional or customary manner.

Sample Sentence: The guests were received warmly at the reception.

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