Definitions and Examples of receive, hold
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To take or accept something that is given or sent to you.
Example
I was happy to receive a gift from my friend on my birthday.
To keep something in your possession or control.
Example
Please hold this package for me until I come back.
Key Differences: receive vs hold
- 1Receive implies taking or accepting something that is given or sent to you, while despatch means to send something out.
- 2Hold means to keep something in your possession or control, while despatch means to send something away.
Effective Usage of receive, hold
- 1Business Communication: Use despatch and receive in business communication to refer to sending and receiving goods or documents.
- 2Daily Conversation: Use hold and receive in daily conversation to talk about keeping or accepting things.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms in writing to create contrast and convey different meanings.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of despatch are receive and hold. Use receive to talk about taking or accepting something, and hold to talk about keeping something in your possession. These words can be used in business communication, daily conversation, and writing to create contrast and convey different meanings.
