Definitions and Examples of received, delivered, accepted
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having been accepted or taken in by someone.
Example
The package was received by the customer on time.
Brought or transported to a destination.
Example
The pizza was delivered to my house in less than 30 minutes.
Agreed to or approved of by someone.
Example
Her proposal was accepted by the board of directors.
Key Differences: received vs delivered vs accepted
- 1Received refers to something that has been accepted or taken in by someone.
- 2Delivered refers to something that has been brought or transported to a destination.
- 3Accepted refers to something that has been agreed to or approved of by someone.
Effective Usage of received, delivered, accepted
- 1Business Communication: Use these antonyms to describe the status of orders, shipments, and deliveries.
- 2Academic Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in research papers to convey the opposite meaning.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Utilize these antonyms to describe the status of packages, letters, and emails.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unreceived are received, delivered, and accepted. These words convey the opposite meaning of unreceived, which means something that has not been received or obtained. Use these antonyms in business communication, academic writing, and everyday conversation to describe the status of orders, shipments, and deliveries.
