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ALL meanings of non-receiving

non--re·ceive
N n
  • verb with object non-receiving to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to have (something) bestowed, conferred, etc.: to receive an honorary degree. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to have delivered or brought to one: to receive a letter. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to get or be informed of: to receive instructions; to receive news. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to be burdened with; sustain: to receive a heavy load. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to hold, bear, or contain: The nut receives a bolt and a washer. The plaster receives the impression of the mold. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to take into the mind; apprehend mentally: to receive an idea. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to accept from another by hearing or listening: A priest received his confession. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to meet with; experience: to receive attention. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to suffer the injury of: He received a terrific blow on the forehead. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to be at home to (visitors): They received their neighbors on Sunday. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to greet or welcome (guests, visitors, etc.) upon arriving: They received us at the front door. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to admit (a person) to a place: The butler received him and asked him to wait in the drawing room. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to admit into an organization, membership, etc.: to receive someone into the group. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to accept as authoritative, valid, true, or approved: a principle universally received. 1
  • verb with object non-receiving to react to in the manner specified: to receive a proposal with contempt; She received the job offer with joy. 1
  • verb without object non-receiving to receive something. 1
  • verb without object non-receiving to receive visitors or guests. 1
  • verb without object non-receiving Radio. to convert incoming electromagnetic waves into the original signal. 1
  • verb without object non-receiving to receive the Eucharist: He receives every Sunday. 1
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