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 received received /rɪˈsiːvd, riːˈsiːvd/

adjective

  1. Widely accepted as true or worthy  ( received )
    widely accepted as true or worthy
     A received moral idea
    a received moral idea
     Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise
    Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise
  2. (linguistics) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers  ( received , standard )
    (linguistics) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
     Standard English
    standard English
     Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
    received standard English is sometimes called the King's English