Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A gathering or event where guests are welcomed, or the act of receiving something.
Reception
/rɪˈsepʃən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The room was lighted for their reception.
They're getting a reception center ready there, so keep going.
The reception brought a throng of people.
Etymology:
From Middle French reception, and directly from Latin receptionem (nominative receptio), from recipere, meaning to receive, regain, recover.
Usage Statistics:
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