receive etymology

Etymology:

The word "receive" comes from the Middle English word "receiven," which itself is derived from the Old French word "receivre." The Old French word is ultimately derived from the Latin word "recipere," which means "to take back" or "to receive."

Meaning:

• To accept or take possession of something that is given, offered, or sent.
• To be the recipient of something.
• To experience or encounter something.
• To welcome or allow something to enter.

Origin:

The Latin word "recipere" is composed of two elements:

• The prefix "re-," which means "back" or "again."
• The root "capere," which means "to take" or "to hold."

The word "recipere" originally referred to the act of taking back something that had been given away or lost. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the broader concept of receiving something.

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