receive
UK[rɪˈsiːv]US[rɪˈsiːv]
v
To get or be given something.
v
To react to something in a particular way.
v
To formally welcome a guest or visitor.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
ceive
re
again/back
ceive
take
Etymology
The word "receive" entered English in the 14th century from Anglo-French receivre and Old French reçoivre, which itself descended from Latin recipere. This Latin verb is a compound of the prefix re- ("back") and the verb capere ("to take, seize"), thus literally meaning "to take back" or "to regain". Over time, the sense broadened from the specific idea of taking something back to the more general act of accepting or taking something that is offered, sent, or given. The modern English meaning retains this core concept of taking in or accepting what comes to one.
Analysis
Structure: re (again/back) + ceive (take)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
ceive: From Latin capere, meaning "to take", via Old French ceivre/ceiv-.
Examples
I was delighted to receive your letter.
The proposal was received with great enthusiasm by the committee.
The ambassador will receive the delegation at the embassy gates.