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received
received
/rɪˈsiːvd, riːˈsiːvd/
adjective
Widely accepted as true or worthy
(
received
)
widely accepted as true or worthy
A received moral idea
a received moral idea
Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise
Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise
(linguistics) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
(
received
,
standard
)
(linguistics) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
Standard English
standard English
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
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