There are 339,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Recieve'. 'Recieve' ranks in the top 10 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 6,985 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "receive" is primarily a verb. It can also function as a noun in specific contexts, though less commonly. The definition of "receive" is to be given, presented with, or come into possession of something.
Receive
The word 'receive' originates from the Latin word "recipere," which means "to take back" or "to accept." It was adapted into Old French as "receivre" before entering Middle English as "receiven."
The word 'receive' is pronounced as /rɪˈsiːv/. The emphasis is on the second syllable.
The word 'receive' can be used in a sentence such as, "I will receive the package tomorrow." It is important to remember that 'receive' is often misspelled as 'recieve,' which is incorrect; the correct spelling follows the rule i before e except after c. Additionally, in context, 'receive' is used when referring to the act of getting something, so ensure it is used appropriately to convey that meaning.