Definitions and Examples of catch, receive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To intercept and hold an object that is thrown or tossed.
Example
He managed to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
To take or accept something that is given or sent.
Example
She was happy to receive a gift from her friend.
Key Differences: catch vs receive
- 1Catch implies that someone is intercepting and holding an object that is thrown or tossed, while hurl means to throw something with force.
- 2Receive implies that someone is taking or accepting something that is given or sent, while hurl means to throw something with great force and violence.
Effective Usage of catch, receive
- 1Sports: Use catch to describe the act of catching a ball or other objects in sports like baseball, football, and basketball.
- 2Gifts: Use receive to describe the act of accepting or taking a gift from someone.
- 3Violence: Use hurl to describe the act of throwing something with great force and violence.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of hurl are catch and receive. Catch implies intercepting and holding an object, while receive implies taking or accepting something. Use these words in different contexts, such as sports, gifts, and violence, to convey the intended meaning.
