To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

“She received many presents for her birthday.”

To take goods knowing them to be stolen.

To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.

“to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.”

The act by which something is received; reception.