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Word entry · 9 letters

reception

Best crossword clue

"Welcome, as for guests"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/Part of speech nounSorted ceeinoprtStarts with REnds with N2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of receiving

Word origin

From Middle English recepcion, reception, from Middle French reception, from Latin receptiōn- (“the act of receiving; reception”), from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”). Equivalent to receive + -tion.

Used in a sentence

  • We have poor TV reception in the valley.
  • The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal.
  • After the wedding we proceeded to the reception.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Welcome, as for guests9 letters
02Front desk area9 letters

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