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take vs receive

receive vs take

take is a noun but receive is not a noun.

take and receive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
receive No No Yes No
As verbs, receive is a hypernym of take; that is, receive is a word with a broader meaning than take:
  • take: ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
  • receive: receive a specified treatment (abstract)
Other hypernyms of take include find, get, incur, obtain.
As verbs, receive is a hypernym of take; that is, receive is a word with a broader meaning than take:
  • take: experience or feel or submit to
  • receive: go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
Other hypernyms of take include experience, get, have.
take (noun) receive (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
take (verb) receive (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness convert into sounds or pictures
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract receive a specified treatment (abstract)
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect accept as true or valid
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial regard favorably or with disapproval
be seized or affected in a specified way bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
be a student of a certain subject express willingness to have in one's home or environs
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes register (perceptual input)
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
accept or undergo, often unwillingly receive as a retribution or punishment
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs get something; come into possession of
make a film or photograph of something have or give a reception
lay claim to; as of an idea experience as a reaction
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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