Also means
to get
Usage Note
Recevoir is an irregular verb with a cedilla to soften the 'c': je reçois, tu reçois, il reçoit. Beyond receiving mail or gifts, it is the standard verb for hosting guests: nous recevons des amis (we are having friends over). The derived noun réception covers both receiving and a welcoming event or hotel desk.
Examples
"J'ai reçu une lettre ce matin."
Natural Translation
I received a letter this morning.

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