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The future tense form of 'receive' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb receive. Example: They will receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony. (They will receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony.)
Definition of “receive”
- to be given or presented with something
- to accept or take delivery of something
- to come into possession of something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | receive |
| Future Continuous | receiving |
| Future Perfect | received |
Example
She will receive a promotion next month.
Example
They will receive an invitation to the event.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be receiving the results of the exam.
Example
They will be receiving updates throughout the process.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have received her degree.
Example
They will have received all the necessary documents by then.
