Recive vs. Receive: Which is Correct?

"Recive" is the incorrect spelling of "recieve."
"Receive" is about getting or accepting something.

For example...

❌ She was thrilled to recive a handwritten letter from her long-lost friend, bringing back cherished memories of their time together.

✅ She was thrilled to receive a handwritten letter from her long-lost friend, bringing back cherished memories of their time together.

In the sentence "She was thrilled to receive a handwritten letter from her long-lost friend," the word "receive" is a verb that indicates the action performed by the subject, which is "she." The sentence describes the state of being thrilled or excited that the woman experienced upon obtaining or being given a handwritten letter. "Receive" in this context means to accept or get something, in this case, a letter, and it conveys a sense of positive emotion associated with the act of receiving a thoughtful or meaningful message from a friend.

What does the word "receive" mean?

"Receive" is a verb in English, and it means to take or accept something that is given, offered, or sent. It involves getting or taking possession of something, often an object, message, or information. Here's a breakdown:

Acceptance: When you receive something, you acknowledge and take in what is given or sent to you.

Possession: Receiving often implies gaining possession of an item, a message, or an opportunity.

Actions: It can involve various actions, such as getting a gift, accepting a package, or taking in information.

For example:

"I received a letter in the mail today."
"She received a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift."
"The company will receive the report by the end of the week."

"Receive" has been used in less frequency since the 1800s. It experienced a slight increase in the 1980, but has been on a downward trend, starting from the 2000s.

Why do we misspell "receive" as "recive"?

The pronunciation of "receive" may lead someone to spell it as "recive" because the sounds of "i" and "e" can be similar in certain contexts. It could simply be a typing mistake where the person accidentally swapped the positions of the "e" and "i" keys on the keyboard when typing our "receive."

Other misspellings of "receive"

Below are common misspellings of the word "receive" other than the word "recive."

recieve
receieve
recieeve
recieve
reccieve
receve
recieve
recaive
receiv
receave

Example sentences

I will receive the package tomorrow, according to the tracking information.
The students were excited to receive their report cards and discover their grades.
It's customary to receive a gift when attending a wedding ceremony.
The company was thrilled to receive recognition for its outstanding contributions to the community.
She was surprised to receive a phone call from an old friend after many years.
The athlete will receive a gold medal for his exceptional performance in the competition.
The charity event managed to receive generous donations from local businesses.
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As a token of appreciation, employees will receive bonuses at the end of the year.
The restaurant manager was pleased to receive positive feedback from satisfied customers.

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