Synonyms of receive

23 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for receive is get. Other synonyms of receive are accept, gain, cop, take and win. The opposite of receive is give.

Synonyms and similar words for receive

acquire
acceptTo receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
attain
come by
copTo (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of...
enlist
gainTo have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to...
garner
getTo receive.
get hold of
get one's hands on
land
lay hands on
lay hold of
obtain
procure
secure
score
snag slang
takeTo receive or accept (something, especially something which was given).
win
fang obsoleteTo take; receive with assent; accept.

giveTo transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
lose
sell
get rid ofTo rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.
unacquireTo lose or get rid of; reverse the possession or acquisition of; unget.
unget

What is another word for receive?: Receive has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as get, accept, gain, cop, take, win and land.
What is the opposite of receive?: The opposite of receive is give. Other antonyms of receive are lose.
What does receive mean?: Receive means to be given, sent, or paid something.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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