receiver
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for receiver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or thing that receives something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
wideout
liquidator
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person or thing that receives something.
“The receiver of the parcel has to sign for it at the door.”
Opposites
2. noun
An electronic device that picks up broadcast signals, or the earpiece of a phone.
“The old receiver on the kitchen shelf still picks up the local station.”
Opposites
How to use receiver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
appoint a receiver
wide receiver
phone receiver
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman receivour, later reshaped as receive plus -er.
Full origin of receiver →Frequently asked questions
What does “receiver” mean?
The word “receiver” means a person or thing that receives something. In plain terms, someone or something that takes in what is sent — a person, a radio, or a football player.
How do you pronounce “receiver”?
“Receiver” is pronounced rih-SEE-vuh (/ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “receiver” in a sentence?
Here is “receiver” used in a sentence: “As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech.”
What part of speech is “receiver”?
“Receiver” is a noun.
Where does the word “receiver” come from?
The word “receiver” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman receivour, later reshaped as receive plus -er.
Is “receiver” a common word?
“Receiver” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “receiver” have?
“Receiver” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that receives something.
What is the difference between a receiver and a recipient?
A recipient is specifically a person who receives something, such as the recipient of an award or a letter. Receiver is broader: it can name a person or a thing that receives, and it has special uses — an electronic device, a phone earpiece, a football player, or an official who manages a bankrupt company's assets.
What does a receiver do when a company goes bankrupt?
A receiver is a person appointed, usually by a court or a lender, to manage the assets of a company going through bankruptcy. The receiver takes control of those assets and manages or sells them so that the company's debts can be repaid.
What does a wide receiver do in American football?
A wide receiver is a player whose main job is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback. Receivers typically line up near the sidelines and run planned routes to get open for the ball.
Why is a phone earpiece called a receiver?
The part of a phone you hold to your ear is called the receiver because it receives the incoming signal and turns it into sound. The word survives from the era of fixed-line phones, when "picking up the receiver" meant lifting the handset.
