Receive (verb)

1. To take or accept something that is offered.
2. To be given something.
3. To come into possession of something.
4. To experience something, such as a feeling or an impression.
5. To accept a communication or a signal, such as a phone call or a message.

Origin:

From middle english receiven, from old french receivre ("to receive, to take back"), from latin recipere ("to take back, to receive, to regain"), from re- ("back") + capere ("to take"). cognate with spanish recibir, italian ricevere.

Examples:

1. He received a package in the mail.
2. She received a promotion at work.
3. They received a warm welcome.
4. He received a great deal of criticism.
5. The team received a new coach.