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reception
[ ri-sep-shuhn ]
noun
The book met with a favorable reception.
Synonyms: , ,
a wedding reception.
- the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.
reception
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
noun
- the act of receiving or state of being received
- the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received
a cold reception
- a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding
- an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with
- short for reception room
- the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcast
the reception was poor
- the first class in an infant school
- a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor
- ( as modifier )
a reception teacher
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzr·tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reception1
Word History and Origins
Origin of reception1
Example Sentences
Lawler's icy reception comes as Republicans around the country are returning to districts where their politics — cutting Medicaid, praising Trump and supporting mass deportation — are becoming increasingly toxic.
But if his career seemed in danger just a few months ago, nothing about his reception here suggested that the enthusiasm about him has cooled.
Sitting in his reception room in the Vatican, Archbishop Gallagher said even he had been stunned by the magnitude of the void he feels has been left by the Pope's death.
The teenager posted on social media on Wednesday to say "bring on the boos Liverpool" because of his support for Manchester United - and he got the reception he expected.
“The Pitt” has been renewed for a second season, thanks to a warm reception from critics and audiences and despite an ongoing lawsuit over the series.
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