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reception

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/rɪˈsɛpʃən/ · re-cep-tion

The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or communicated.

Meanings

nounformal

The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or communicated.

کسی چیز کے وصول کرنے یا وصولی کی کارروائی یا عمل۔

استقبال

istiqbaal

Formal: پذیرائی

Synonyms

welcomeacceptancegreetingخوش آمدیدقبولیتاستقبال

Antonyms

rejectiondismissalrefusalردفصلانکار

Common Collocations

  • reception area
  • civil reception
  • reception desk

Example Sentences

The reception for the new employees was warm and welcoming.

نئے ملازمین کے لئے استقبال گرم اور خوش آمدید تھا۔

Naye mulazimeen ke liye istiqbaal garam aur khush aamdeed tha.

The reception of the event was organized by the committee.

اس تقریب کا استقبال کمیٹی کے ذریعہ منظم کیا گیا تھا۔

Is taqreeb ka istiqbaal committee ke zariye munazzam kiya gaya tha.

She received a very positive reception for her speech.

اُس کی تقریر کے لئے اُسے بہت مثبت استقبال ملا۔

Us ki taqreer ke liye use bohat musbat istiqbaal mila.

Easily Confused With

receptionist:A receptionist refers to a person who manages the reception area, while reception refers to the welcoming event or area.

Word Family

receive
verbحاصل کرنا
receptive
adjectiveکھلا
receptivity
nounپذیرائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a reception as a welcoming place where you receive guests.

Imagine a warmly decorated reception area with flowers and smiling faces.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مجھ کو خوش آمدید کہتے ہیں لوگ کیسے میری خواہشوں کا استقبال کیجے

Mujh ko khush aamdeed kehte hain log kaise Meri khwahishon ka istiqbaal kijye

How do people welcome me? Please accept my desires.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوست خوشی سے ملتا ہے، ہے نا؟

Dost khushi se milta hai, hai na?

A friend meets you with joy, doesn’t he?

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "receptio" — a taking back, receiving

First known use: 16th century

The word evolved in English from the Latin term through Old French, becoming prominent in the 16th century.