receiver
|re-ceiv-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/rɪˈsiːvər/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈsiːvə/
(receive)
accepting something
Etymology
Etymology Information
'receiver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'receveor', where 'recevoir' meant 'to receive'.
Historical Evolution
'receveor' transformed into the Middle English word 'receyver', and eventually became the modern English word 'receiver'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who receives', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that receives something.
The receiver of the package was not at home.
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Noun 2
a device that receives radio or television signals.
The radio receiver was tuned to the local station.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35