recipient
1 antonyms and opposites of recipient, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who receives something, such as a gift, message, or award.
Antonyms
How to use recipient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin recipiens, "receiving," the present participle of recipio, "to take back, receive" — the same root that gives us "recipe" and "receive."
Full origin of recipient →Frequently asked questions
What does “recipient” mean?
The word “recipient” means a person who receives something, such as a gift, message, or award. In plain terms, someone who gets or is given something.
How do you pronounce “recipient”?
“Recipient” is pronounced ruh-SIHP-ee-uhnt (/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “recipient” in a sentence?
Here is “recipient” used in a sentence: “The email lists three recipients in the "To" field.”
What is another word for “recipient”?
Words with a similar meaning to “recipient” include accepter, accipient, acquirer, getter, obtainer and procurer.
What is the opposite of “recipient”?
The opposite of “recipient” — its antonyms — is giver.
What part of speech is “recipient”?
“Recipient” is a noun.
Where does the word “recipient” come from?
The word “recipient” comes from Latin. From Latin recipiens, "receiving," the present participle of recipio, "to take back, receive" — the same root that gives us "recipe" and "receive.".
Is “recipient” a common word?
“Recipient” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a recipient and a donor?
A recipient is the person who receives something, while a donor is the person who gives it. In a transplant, for example, the donor provides an organ and the recipient receives it.
What is the difference between a recipient and a sender?
The sender is the person who sends a message, gift, or item, while the recipient is the person who receives it. They are opposite ends of the same exchange.
What is the difference between a recipient and a beneficiary?
A recipient is anyone who receives something directly, such as a message or an award. A beneficiary specifically gains a benefit, often money, property, or advantages from a will, insurance policy, or trust, so every beneficiary is a recipient but not every recipient is a beneficiary.
What preposition is used with 'recipient'?
'Recipient' is usually followed by 'of', as in the recipient of an award or the recipient of a donated organ. This links the person to whatever they received.