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received

adjective

: widely accepted

Full Definition of RECEIVED

:  generally accepted :  common <a healthy skepticism about received explanations — B. K. Lewalski>
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First Known Use of RECEIVED

15th century

Related to RECEIVED

Synonyms
common, majority, overall, popular, prevailing, public, general, ruling, vulgar
Antonyms
uncommon, unpopular

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