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reception Definition

re·cep·tion (ri sep′s̸hən)

noun

    1. a receiving or being received
    2. the manner of this a friendly reception
  2. a social function, often formal, for the receiving of guests
  3. response or reaction, as to something presented
  4. Radio, TV the manner of receiving, with reference to the relative quality of reproduction good or poor reception

Etymology: ME recepcion < OFr reception < L receptio < pp. of recipere: see receive

reception Synonyms

reception

n.

  1. The act of receiving

    acquisition, acceptance, accession; see receipt 1.

  2. The manner of receiving

    greeting, reaction, response, meeting, encounter, introduction, welcome, salutation, induction, admission, disposition, treatment; see also greeting 1, reaction 1.

  3. A social function

    gathering, party, soiree, opening, tea, matinee, cocktail party, dinner, buffet, levee, wedding party; see also party 1.

reception Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • ext: Appointments can also be made during the mornings through the reception on ext 4040.

Converse of object

  • host: It can host a reception for up to 100 guests, or a banquet for up to 80.

Adjective modifier

  • civic: A civic reception will be held at Copenhagen City Hall, Monday 14 August, 2006.
  • rapturous: He enjoys particularly successful appearances in Rome, where he has had a rapturous reception annually for the past five years.
  • lukewarm: However, the report got a lukewarm reception from the government.
  • frosty: Plantlife Phonetics @ Stars and Mayfair Suite Plantlife play an ice rink function room and get a less than frosty reception.
  • hostile: They were going home very likely to a hostile reception.
  • rousing: The cast seemed a little taken aback and surprised by the rousing reception the audience gave them come the curtain calls.

Modifies a noun

  • desk: Visitors will be greeted at a reception desk close to the front doors.
  • room: The bright reception room is a generous size, allowing ample space for a dining table.
  • hall: Entrance vestibule, reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, rear lobby.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: Are you looking to plan your wedding reception in the next three months?
  • champagne: I was then lucky enough to discuss the lovely day with them both during the champagne reception.
  • cocktail: Cocktail receptions two ship for the of europe seen the green.
  • drink: Drinks Receptions Whilst photographs are being taken, is an ideal time to serve drinks to your guests.
  • evening: Followed by an evening reception at the National Portrait Gallery.
  • buffet: We plan to have a buffet reception in the Village Hall following the service.

Preposition: of

  • pauper: The workhouse was declared fit for the reception of paupers on 26th May, 1841, and received its first admissions on 9th June.
  • sacrament: In the case of children, the normal age for reception of the Sacrament is not before the child's twelfth birthday.

Preposition: with

  • canapes: The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performed live music during a champagne reception with canapés.
reception Quotes

A man with a good coat upon his back meets with a better reception than he who has a bad one.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

Pro captu lectoris habent sua fata libelli. Depending on the reception of the reader, books have their own fate.

—Terentianus Maurus   2/3c