adj.
Having been accepted as true or worthy: "Received political wisdom says not. Surveys show otherwise" (Economist).
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received
American Heritage Dictionary:
re·ceived |
adj.
Having been accepted as true or worthy: "Received political wisdom says not. Surveys show otherwise" (Economist).
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Roget's Thesaurus:
received |
adjective
- Generally approved or agreed upon: accepted, conventional, orthodox, recognized, sanctioned. See accept/reject, agree/disagree, straight/bent, usual/unusual.
- Adhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or tradition: canonical, orthodox, sanctioned, time-honored. See usual/unusual.
Word Tutor:
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IN BRIEF: To take or get something that is given, paid, or sent.
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
— Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), 30th US president.
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