Definitions for reception

reception re·cep·tion

Spelling: [ri-sep-shuh n]
IPA: /rɪˈsɛp ʃən/

Reception is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 514 anagrams from letters in reception (ceeinoprt).

Definitions for reception

noun

  1. the act of receiving or the state of being received.
  2. a manner of being received:
  3. a function or occasion when persons are formally received:
  4. the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.

Origin of reception

1350-1400; Middle English recepcion Latin receptiōn- (stem of receptiō), equivalent to recept(us) (past participle of recipere to receive) + -iōn- Examples for reception

The preparations for our reception at Adelaide were most elaborate.

He was altogether unprepared for the reception which the lily received.

Becket could hardly have been prepared for the manner of his reception.

He could assure them they felt highly flattered at the reception which had been accorded them.

Obvious Child is not “the abortion movie” that its own marketing and reception might lead you to anticipate.

Mrs. Morgan gave Robert a reception as warm as her husband had done.

How has the Guardians reception been so far from your perspective?

She actually petted Kate's arm when she met her at a reception last night.

The report helpfully adds that “speeches were made at the reception.”

A local Dad joked sotto voce to his wife “And afterwards there will be a reception who will be in the auditorium!”

Word Value for reception
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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