reception
intermediateB1/rɪˈsɛpʃən/ · re-cep-tion
The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or communicated.
Meanings
The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or communicated.
کسی چیز کے وصول کرنے یا وصولی کی کارروائی یا عمل۔
استقبال
istiqbaal
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.