reception
US /rɪˈsɛpʃən/
Definition
the manner in which something is greeted
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Guests are invited to a reception after the award ceremony.
Word Family
Synonyms
- front deskhaving a meaning similar to reception
- banqueta ceremonial dinner party for many people
- welcome partyhaving a meaning similar to reception
Collocations
- Easy wedding reception dinnerto wedding reception dinner, meaning to take in marriage
- Medium check in at the main reception deskto check in at the main reception desk, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- Hard accord the dignitary a formal receptionto accord the dignitary a formal reception, meaning to go together
- Very Hard suffer from persistent poor cellular receptionto suffer from persistent poor cellular reception, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
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