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I'm not trying to be the highest-paid receiver in the National Football League. I've never received that, and that's not ever going to happen. So I'm fine with what I have, I make good money, and I'm happy about it.
Donald Driver

Meaning of "receiver" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RECEIVER

receiver  [rɪˈsiːvə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECEIVER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Receiver is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RECEIVER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of receiver in the English dictionary

The first definition of receiver in the dictionary is a person who receives something; recipient. Other definition of receiver is a person appointed by a court to manage property pending the outcome of litigation, during the infancy of the owner, or after the owner has been declared bankrupt or of unsound mind. Receiver is also a person who receives stolen goods knowing that they have been stolen.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECEIVER


beaver
ˈbiːvə
believer
bɪˈliːvə
bevor
ˈbiːvə
conceiver
kənˈsiːvə
deceiver
dɪˈsiːvə
diva
ˈdiːvə
fever
ˈfiːvə
Geneva
dʒɪˈniːvə
lever
ˈliːvə
misconceiver
ˌmɪskənˈsiːvə
perceiver
pəˈsiːvə
retriever
rɪˈtriːvə
riva
ˈriːvə
Shiva
ˈʃiːvə
Siva
ˈsiːvə
transceiver
trænˈsiːvə
undeceiver
ˌʌndɪˈsiːvə
viva
ˈviːvə
viver
ˈviːvə
weaver
ˈwiːvə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RECEIVER

receipt
receipt book
receiptor
receipts
receivability
receivable
receivableness
receivables
receival
receive
received
Received Pronunciation
receivership
receiving line
receiving order
receiving set
recency
recency effect
recense
recension

WORDS THAT END LIKE RECEIVER

arriver
deliver
diver
driver
giver
hit-and-run driver
hiver
Hudson River
liver
Official Receiver
Oliver
pile-driver
radio receiver
reiver
river
screwdriver
superheterodyne receiver
the river
waiver
wide receiver

Synonyms and antonyms of receiver in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RECEIVER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «receiver» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of receiver

Translation of «receiver» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECEIVER

Find out the translation of receiver to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of receiver from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «receiver» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

接受器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

receptor
570 millions of speakers

English

receiver
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रिसीवर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سَمَّاعَةُ التِّلِفُون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

телефонная трубка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

receptor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রাহক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

récepteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penerima
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hörer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

受信機
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수신기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Panrima
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ống nghe điện thoại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிசீவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्राप्तकर्ता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ricevitore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odbiornik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

слухавка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

receptor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δέκτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontvanger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

telefonlur
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

telefonrør
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of receiver

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEIVER»

The term «receiver» is very widely used and occupies the 8.973 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEIVER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about receiver

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10 QUOTES WITH «RECEIVER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word receiver.
1
William Blake
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.
2
Tom Brady
Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.
3
Edmund Burke
Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.
4
Victor Cruz
I kinda wanted to play receiver more.
5
Peter Davison
The relation between a poet and audience is really insignificant. What matters is the poet is hearing something that he is broadcasting. And whether there is anybody with a receiver isn't the reason he does it. He hopes there is somebody receiving it.
6
Donald Driver
God has blessed me to be where I'm at today. All the trials and tribulations I faced throughout my career and life. Look at where I'm at now, I'm the all-time Packers leading receiver of that franchise. That tells you a lot.
7
Donald Driver
I'm not trying to be the highest-paid receiver in the National Football League. I've never received that, and that's not ever going to happen. So I'm fine with what I have, I make good money, and I'm happy about it.
8
Darren Flutie
You never know what you're going to get as a receiver.
9
Dan Fouts
People ask me who he reminds me of. The way he's playing, I'd say he doesn't remind me of anybody. I've never seen anybody - running back, quarterback, wide receiver - make the plays that Vince Young made today.
10
Augustus Hare
There is no being eloquent for atheism. In that exhausted receiver the mind cannot use its wings, - the clearest proof that it is out of its element.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECEIVER»

Discover the use of receiver in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to receiver and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Modern Communications Receiver Design and Technology
Moreover, the book offers you a solid understanding of packaging and mechanical considerations, as well as a look at tomorrow's receiver technology, including new Bragg-cell applications for ultra-wideband electronic warfare receivers.
Cornell Drentea, 2010
2
Speed Receiver
Andrew works on improving his speed to become a football star like his brother Marcus.
Jake Maddox, 2010
3
Optical Communication Receiver Design
Copublished with IEE. This Tutorial Text provides an overview of design principles for receivers used in optical communication systems, intended for practicing engineers.
Stephen B. Alexander, 1997
4
Radio Receiver Design
Provides a fundamental understanding of current as well as future concepts and techniques essential for systematically defining and manufacturing a receiver that is flexible yet functional in today's world.
Robert Dixon, 1998
5
A Software-Defined GPS and Galileo Receiver: A ...
This book provide hands-on exploration of new technologies in this rapidly growing field.One of the unique features of the work is the interactive approach used, giving readers the ability to construct their own Global Navigation Satellite ...
Kai Borre, Dennis M. Akos, Nicolaj Bertelsen, 2007
6
Radio receiver design
Written by engineers for engineers, this text focuses on useful and proven concepts that can be used daily by working engineers and offers the most comprehensive discussion of basic concepts, techniques, and design implications available ...
Kevin McClaning, Tom Vito, 2000
7
Baseband Receiver Design for Wireless MIMO-OFDM Communications
Practicing engineers in industry working on algorithms or hardware for wireless communications devices will also find this book to be a key reference. Companion website for the book: www.wiley.com/go/chiueh/ofdm2e
Tzi-Dar Chiueh, Pei-Yun Tsai, I-Wei Lai, 2012
8
Software Receiver Design: Build Your Own Digital ...
In addition to coverage of crucial issues, such as timing, carrier recovery and equalization, the text contains over 400 practical exercises, providing invaluable preparation for industry, where wireless communications and software radio ...
C. Richard Johnson, Jr, William A. Sethares, Andrew G. Klein, 2011
9
22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius
. . AND FUN! 22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius features a unique collection of projects that teach you radio and electronics essentials such as the radio spectrum, how to read schematics, and how to solder.
Thomas Petruzzellis, 2007
10
The Technician's Radio Receiver Handbook: Wireless and ...
An invaluable tool for anyone involved in the technologies of wireless, cellular telephone, telecommunications, avionics, and other forms of electronic communication using radio waves, this handbook provides up-to-date information on how ...
Joseph J. Carr, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECEIVER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term receiver is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ohio State's Braxton Miller will change positions from QB to wide …
The idea of switching to wide receiver first came to Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller in April, when he discussed it with strength coach Mickey Marotti. «SI.com, Jul 15»
2
How Dez Bryant's contract compares with the best receivers in NFL
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant reacts after his apparent reception was reversed on replay during the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional round playoff ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
3
Will the Broncos make Demaryius Thomas the NFL's highest paid …
SAD NEWS: Former Browns receiver JuJuan Dawson was found dead in a Texas lake on Monday. SPRING LEAGUE: Is the NFL on the verge of implementing a ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
4
Body of ex-NFL receiver JaJuan Dawson recovered from Texas …
Divers late Monday night discovered the body of former NFL wide receiver JaJuan Dawson following a search of a Texas lake. The body was reportedly found in ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Cowboys sign veteran receiver AJ Jenkins and rookie lineman Chaz …
The Dallas Cowboys added depth to their receiver corps on Tuesday with the signing of receiver A.J. Jenkins, a former 2012 first-round bust of the 49ers who ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, May 15»
6
Texans Revamping the Wide Receiver Position
The overhaul of the wide receiver depth chart appears to contain only one hold over from the 2014 season, DeAndre Hopkins. In a draft day trade, the Texans ... «InsideHouston.com, May 15»
7
After taking receiver, Bears likely to supplement defense on Day 2
West Virginia receiver Kevin White was still available. And of all the things that drew Pace to White — his size, his speed, his 2014 production at West Virginia ... «Chicago Tribune, May 15»
8
Titans draft former Mizzou receiver Dorial Green-Beckham with 40th …
New Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has an intriguing new player to work with after the team selected former Missouri wide receiver Dorial ... «Kansas City Star, May 15»
9
NFL Draft: Raiders take receiver Amari Cooper at No. 4
"It's very nice when it goes hand in hand," McKenzie said after the Raiders took Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper with the fourth pick of the NFL draft. «San Jose Mercury News, Apr 15»
10
NFL Draft scouting 2015: Breshad Perriman, Wide receiver, UCF
Strengths: Fits the ideal mold of a wide receiver based on size and speed. Uses that speed to get in on cornerbacks faster than they anticipate, eating into ... «The Phinsider, Apr 15»

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