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Receive

/rəˈsiv/
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(verb) To be given, sent, or paid something.

I stayed home last night to be able to receive your call.
The law enables us to receive an annuity.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was thrilled to ____ a handwritten letter from her favorite author in response to her fan mail.

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