Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or entity that receives something: The primary meaning refers to an individual, group, or organization that is given, presented with, or accepts something.
   • The semantic role in linguistics: In grammar and semantics, it denotes the animate entity that is the passive endpoint or beneficiary of the action expressed by the verb.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Person/Entity):

  • She was the recipient of a prestigious award for her scientific research.
  • The charity is the main recipient of the funds raised this year.
  • Please enter the email address of the intended recipient.

• Noun (Linguistic Role):

  • In the sentence "I gave the book to Mary," "Mary" is the recipient of the action.
  • The dative case in some languages often marks the recipient of an object.

Advanced Usage

• "Intended recipient": The person or group for whom something is specifically meant.

  • The letter was opened by someone other than the intended recipient.

• "Designated recipient": The officially named or appointed receiver.

  • The scholarship's designated recipient must maintain a high grade point average.

Variants and Related Words

• Receive (verb): To be given, presented with, or accept something.
  • He will receive the package tomorrow.
• Reception (noun): The act of receiving or the manner in which something is received.
  • The new policy met with a mixed reception.
• Receptive (adjective): Willing to consider or accept new suggestions or ideas.
  • She was receptive to feedback.

Synonyms

• Receiver: One who receives.
• Beneficiary: One who benefits from something, especially a will, trust, or insurance policy.
• Addressee: The person to whom a letter, package, or communication is addressed.

Related Phrases

• Recipient address: The location (e.g., email, postal) to which something is sent.
  • Double-check the recipient address before sending the email.
• Recipient country: A nation that receives aid, imports, or other resources.
  • The aid package was delivered to the recipient country.

Noun

1. the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
2. a person who receives something