reception

[US]/rɪˈsepʃn/
[UK]/rɪˈsepʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act or process of receiving, a formal social gathering, a place where guests are welcomed, a place where information is obtained, the quality of receiving signals or information

Phrases & Collocations

Welcome reception

Front desk receptionist

Reception area

warm reception

reception desk

reception room

wedding reception

reception centre

Example Sentences

the reception of the sacrament.

the reception of a new theory.

sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli.

the election budget got a stony reception in the City.

his reception by the Prime Minister.

an information desk; a reception desk.

Their school gave a reception to their new principal.

Is radio reception good in your district?

A heartful reception was accorded to him.

His plan got a lukewarm reception from the committee.

She was given a rapturous reception by the crowd.

the Budget got a stony reception from the City.

he gave a cool reception to the suggestion for a research centre.

the head porter works in close liaison with the reception office.

a microchip that will allow parents to block reception of violent programmes.

the reception was going sour, breaking up into static.

Real-world Examples

No. We're not having a big reception.

Source: Friends Season 10

There's a special reception on the 21st.

Source: New Cambridge Business English (Elementary)

David received a rapturous reception from the Florentines.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

Hearing aids are provided to augment auditory reception.

Source: Daily Life Medical Science Popularization

It's just a boring reception for finalists.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

The reception got out of hand.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

I don't care if I have bad reception, Terrence.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

Take that EEC reception last night.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

I feel like there's been a great reception and excitement.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Come on, we can have the reception in the lazy river.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

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