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Meaning of word received from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

received   adjective

Meaning : Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.

Example : Standard English.
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.

Synonyms : standard

Not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community.

A nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups.
The common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech.
nonstandard

Meaning : Widely accepted as true or worthy.

Example : A received moral idea.
Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise.