receiving
intermediateB1/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ · re-ceiv-ing
To accept or take something that is given or sent.
Meanings
To accept or take something that is given or sent.
کسی چیز کو قبول کرنا یا لینا جو دی گئی یا بھیجی گئی ہو۔
حاصل کرنا
hasil karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- receiving gifts
- receiving feedback
- receiving information
Example Sentences
I am receiving a package today.
میں آج ایک پیکج حاصل کر رہا ہوں۔
main aaj aik package hasil kar raha hoon.
She was receiving praise for her work.
اسے اپنے کام کے لیے تعریف حاصل ہو رہی تھی۔
use apne kaam ke liye tareef hasil ho rahi thi.
Receiving messages promptly is essential in business.
کاروبار میں جلدی پیغام حاصل کرنا ضروری ہے۔
karobar mein jaldi paigham hasil karna zaroori hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'receiving' as 'reaching out' to get something.
Imagine someone opening a gift box with a smile, symbolizing the joy of receiving.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسی کرنی ویسی بھرنی
jaisi karni waisi bharni
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "receivre" — to take
First known use: 14th century
The word 'receiving' evolved from the Old French term 'receivre', which derives from the Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to take back'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.