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received

re·cei·ved

UK/ɹɪˈsiːvd/ US/riˈsivd/ common

adjective

1.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

  • “standard English”
  • “received standard English is sometimes called the King”
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2.

widely accepted as true or worthy

  • “the accepted wisdom about old age”
  • “a received moral idea”
  • “Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise” Economist
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