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receiving

ri-SEE-ving/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

2 meanings of receiving

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of receive. Use this form for an action happening right now, often after a form of "to be."

    She is receiving a lot of gifts for her birthday today.

    The hotel is receiving guests all afternoon.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of getting or taking in something that is given or sent.

    The receiving of mail stopped during the holiday week.

    She manages the giving and receiving of awards at the ceremony.

    Similarreceipt, reception, acceptance

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receiving is a form of receive

receive, verb: To get something that someone gives, sends, offers, or pays to you. Full entry

Forms
receivereceives he/she/itreceiving -ing formreceived past tense, past participle
Spelling
receive → receiving: drop the e, add -ing

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