well-received

well-re·ceived

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wel ri-seevd]
- /wɛl rɪˈsivd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wel ri-seevd]
- /wɛl rɪˈsivd/

Definitions of well-received word

adjective well-received generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard: a received moral idea. 1
adjective well-received having been greeted or reviewed with approval 0

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Origin of well-received

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Well-received

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Well-received

well-received popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for well-received

adj well-received

faddish — like a fad.
in demand — popular, wanted, sought after
popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.

adjective well-received

now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.

All 4 Synonyms of well-received

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