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received

[ ri-seevd ]

/ rɪˈsivd /

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adjective

generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard: a received moral idea.

Origin of received

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at receive, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM received

well-re·ceived, adjective

Words nearby received

recede, receipt, receiptor, receivable, receive, received, received pronunciation, received standard, receiver, receiver general, receivership

Example sentences from the Web for well-received

Singers Nancy Wilson and Billy Eckstine attended, and actor and activist Ossie Davis delivered a well-received speech.

When Bill Cosby N-Bombed the Congressional Black Caucus |Asawin Suebsaeng |December 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
It was a strong speech, a solid speech, a well-delivered and well-received speech—but also a safe and unadventurous speech.

Romney Plays It Safe |Howard Kurtz |August 31, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
While campaigning for the 2008 Republican nomination, Romney made a well-received speech on faith and politics in Houston.

Word Cloud: Readers Tell Us One Word That Comes to Mind to Describe Mitt Romney |Matthew DeLuca, Sam Schlinkert |January 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
In 2008, R.E.M. roared back to life with the well-received Accelerate.

Michael Stipe and Mike Mills Talk About R.E.M.’s Breakup |Chris Lee |November 30, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

After a few friendly and well-received remarks on general subjects, he laid his card by her hand on the counter.

The Voice of the City |O. Henry
That this dramatist was the only one whose homage was well-received and presence ever welcome to her, there is no dispute.

Their Majesties' Servants (Volume 1 of 3) |John Doran
The name was well-received by both sides, and all seemed en train for a satisfactory settlement.

Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1893 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for well-received (1 of 2)

well-received

adjective (well received when postpositive)

having been greeted or reviewed with approval his well-received books

British Dictionary definitions for well-received (2 of 2)

received

/ (rɪˈsiːvd) /

adjective

generally accepted or believed received wisdom