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received meaning and definition

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RECEIVED adjective

Definition of received (adjective)

  1. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
    • "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
    • synonyms: standard
    • antonym: nonstandard
  2. widely accepted as true or worthy
    • "a received moral idea"; "Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise"- Economist
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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