receive, v.tr.1aFaighim. On receiving your letter, ach do litir a fháil. Received with thanks, fuarthas. bJur: To receive stolen goods, earraí goidte a ghlacadh. 2aCuirim fáilte roimh (dhuine). To receive s.o. with open arms, fáilte agus fiche a chur roimh dhuine. He was not well received, bhí doicheall roimhe. The proposal was well received, glacadh go maith leis an moladh. Abs.She is not receiving to-day, ní lá cuairteoirí aici inniu é. bTo receive s.o. into the Church, duine a ghlacadh isteach san Eaglais. 3aHe received sympathy, cásaíodh a scéal leis; bhíothas comhbhách leis. bTo receive a refusal, eiteachas a fháil.