Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who receives something, such as a letter, gift, or award.
Recipient
/rɪˈsɪpiənt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The recipient of the award gave a heartfelt speech.Ensure the recipient is aware of the package delivery.She was the grateful recipient of many letters.
Etymology:
The word recipient comes from the Latin recipient-, meaning receiving, derived from the verb recipere, which means to take back or receive.
Usage Statistics:
17 mentions per 1 million words 
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