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reception — meaning in English

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English meaning

reception noun A formal social event, often to welcome or honor someone.

Senses

reception is used for these senses in English:

reception A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
reception The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

reception — full definition

noun A formal social event, often to welcome or honor someone.
noun The desk or area where visitors are greeted in a business or hotel.
noun The quality of a received broadcast signal.
noun The way something is responded to or welcomed by others.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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