receive

verb:to be given or presented with something
- She received a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
verb:to obtain something that is sent
- I didn't receive the package you said you mailed last week.
verb:to accept or welcome someone or something, often with courtesy or hospitality
- The host received the guests with a warm smile and refreshments.
verb:to take in or capture a signal, broadcast, or data transmission
- This radio can receive signals from stations hundreds of miles away.
verb:to undergo or be the target of an action, such as a blow or criticism
- He received a harsh penalty after the foul was reviewed.
verb:to be admitted or enrolled in an institution, program, or group
- After a rigorous interview, she received a place in the graduate program.
verb:to be administered or given a medical treatment or medication
- The child received his first dose of vaccine.