reception
[noun]
Synonyms:
- party, function, levee, soirée
- welcome, acknowledgment, greeting, reaction, response, treatment

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English Thesaurus: do, do your work/homework etc, do the shopping/cooking/washing etc, do a test/experiment/some research, do a course, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

re‧cep‧tion W3 /rɪˈsepʃən/ noun
[Word Family: noun: receipt, receipts, receiver, reception, receivership, receiving, receptionist, receptor; adjective: receptive ≠ UNRECEPTIVE, received; verb: receive]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Latin receptio, from recipere; ⇒ receive]

1. WELCOME/REACTION [countable usually singular] a particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etc ⇒ receive:
She was unsure of her reception after everything that had happened.
a warm/good/enthusiastic reception
The delegates gave him a warm reception.
a hostile/cool/frosty reception
His ideas met with a hostile reception.
receive/have/get/meet with a ... reception
He got a great reception from the crowd.
The plans received a mixed reception from unions (=some people liked them, others did not).

2. HOTEL/OFFICE [uncountable]
a) the desk or office where visitors arriving in a hotel or large organization go first:
Please leave your key at the reception desk.
I asked the man at reception.
b) British English the area around or in front of this desk or office Synonym : lobby:
I’ll wait for you in reception.
the reception area

3. PARTY [countable] a large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someone:
It’s an ideal location for a wedding reception.
The occasion was marked by a civic reception.

4. SIGNALS [uncountable] the act of receiving radio, television, or other signals, or the quality of signals you receive:
listeners complaining about poor reception

5. FOOTBALL [countable] the act of catching the ball in American football

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

reception
noun
I. area in a building
VERB + RECEPTION wait (for sb) in Please wait for me downstairs in reception.
leave sth at/with I've left the keys at reception.
report to All delegates should report to reception on arrival.
phone, ring
RECEPTION + NOUN area | counter, desk | hall | staff
PREP. at (the) ~ The man at reception says there's a call for you.
in ~ The documents are in reception.
on ~ I've been on reception (= working at the reception desk) the whole morning.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reception
II. formal party
ADJ. big, large | intimate, small | formal | informal | official | special | evening | civic, diplomatic, press, wedding | buffet, champagne, sherry, wine
VERB + RECEPTION attend | give, have, hold, host Are you having a big reception after the wedding?
organize | invite sb to Friends and family are invited to a reception after the ceremony.
PREP. at a/the ~ We met at a reception.
~ for a reception for the Japanese trade delegation

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reception
III. type of welcome given to sb/sth
ADJ. enthusiastic, favourable, friendly, good, great, marvellous, positive, rapturous, rousing, sympathetic, warm | lukewarm, mixed | bad, chilly, cool, frosty, hostile | critical critical reception to a movie
public
VERB + RECEPTION enjoy, get, have, meet (with), receive The returning soldiers enjoyed a rousing reception. The scheme has had a somewhat mixed reception from local people.
expect The managers did not expect a sympathetic reception from the striking workers.
give sb/sth She was given a rapturous reception by the crowd.
RECEPTION + NOUN party A reception party of soldiers was there to greet the visiting head of state.
centre a reception centre for children who have run away from home
PREP. ~ by the book's reception by reviewers
~ from a cool reception from the crowd
~ into reception into the monastic order | ~ to the positive reception to the Chancellor's speech

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reception
IV. quality of radio/television signals
ADJ. good, strong Television reception is very good in this area.
bad, poor, weak | radio, television

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reception

a warm reception (=friendly or approving)
The Prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.
an enthusiastic/rapturous/rousing reception (=in which people show a lot of approval in a noisy way)
She received an enthusiastic reception.
a hostile reception
When reporters arrived at the house, they got a hostile reception.
a cool/chilly/frosty reception (=not friendly or approving)
His idea got a cool reception from his colleagues.
a lukewarm reception (=not enthusiastic)
I am bewildered by the lukewarm reception given to her latest album.
a mixed reception (=when some people like something and some do not)
His first novel received a mixed reception.
a favourable/positive reception
The movie got a favourable reception from audiences and critics alike.
get/have a warm etc reception (also receive a warm etc reception formal)
As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.
meet with a warm etc reception formal
They met with a chilly reception from my mother.
give somebody/something a warm etc reception
Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.
a wedding reception
There were over 200 guests at our wedding reception.
a civic reception (=one given by the authorities of a city)
The plaque was unveiled during a civic reception given at Glasgow City Chambers.
a champagne reception
Tickets include a champagne reception and buffet supper.
an official reception
After an official reception at the Embassy, they visited the White House.
a formal reception
There will be a formal reception in honour of his life and work.
attend a reception
We have to attend a reception at the Embassy.
have/hold a reception
The wedding reception will be held at The Grand Hotel.

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do to do something – used in the following phrases: do your work/homework etc:
It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework.
⇒ do the shopping/cooking/washing etc:
She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping.
⇒ do a test/experiment/some research:
The doctor did some tests.
Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research.
Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine.
⇒ do a course:
Have you decided which course you want to do at university?
make to do something – used in the following phrases: make a speech:
The Prince made a short speech.
⇒ make a comment/suggestion/joke:
Can I make a suggestion?
⇒ make a decision:
The committee will meet to make their final decision.
⇒ make a mistake:
I think someone has made a mistake.
give to do something – used in the following phrases: give a talk/speech/lecture:
They’ve asked him to give a talk.
⇒ give a performance:
The band gave a brilliant performance.
take to do something – used in the following phrases: take a test/exam:
Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow.
⇒ take a bath/shower:
I think I’ll go and take a shower.
⇒ take a walk:
Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.
commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime: commit a crime:
The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning.
⇒ commit a robbery/murder etc:
Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.
carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases: carry out your work:
The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work.
⇒ carry out a task/duty:
He still managed to carry out his duties.
⇒ carry out a survey/test/some research:
The hospital carries out research into skin diseases.
⇒ carry out an operation:
The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris.
⇒ carry out a threat/promise:
They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
⇒ carry out sb’s orders/instructions/wishes:
I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.
perform to do something. Perform is more formal than carry out, and is used in the following phrases: perform a task/duty:
The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks.
⇒ perform an operation:
A team of surgeons performed the operation.
conduct to do something – used in the following phrases: conduct a survey/study/experiment:
They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area.
⇒ conduct an inquiry/investigation:
The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.
⇒ conduct an interview:
Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill.
⇒ conduct a campaign:
People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.
go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened: go about your work/business:
The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.
get on with something spoken especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time:
I need to get on with my homework.
be up to something spoken to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is:
I’m sure they’re up to something.
What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.
party a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc:
We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.
I met my boyfriend at a party.
get-together an informal party:
Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.
ball a large formal party where people dance:
the end of term ball
rave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugs
reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person:
The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.
a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister
They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.
function a large formal or official party:
He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).
celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something:
the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations
It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.
bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism:
the star’s birthday bash
a picture of him at a Hollywood bash
a showbiz bash
dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal:
I met him at a dinner party.
house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house:
We’re having a house-warming next week.
cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hours
fancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a story
hen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friends
stag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friends
baby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

party a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc:
We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.
I met my boyfriend at a party.
get-together an informal party:
Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.
ball a large formal party where people dance:
the end of term ball
rave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugs
reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person:
The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.
a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister
They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.
function a large formal or official party:
He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).
celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something:
the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations
It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.
bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism:
the star’s birthday bash
a picture of him at a Hollywood bash
a showbiz bash
do British English informal a party:
We’re having a do to celebrate Margaret’s birthday.
dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal:
I met him at a dinner party.
house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house:
We’re having a house-warming next week.
cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hours
fancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a story
hen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friends
stag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friends
baby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married

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reaction someone’s feelings, and how they behave, because of something that has happened or been said:
I was stunned by the news, and my initial reaction was anger.
What was her reaction, when you told her that you were leaving?
response what you say or do when someone says or does something to you:
The government’s immediate response was to reject the proposal.
The decision was made in response to requests from local residents.
We are still waiting to see if there is any response.
reception a particular type of reaction to someone’s ideas, work etc – used especially in the following phrases:
The plan received warm reception from conference delegates (=they liked it).
The film received a mixed reception and commercially it was not successful (=many people did not like it).
The Association of Chief Police Officers gave the idea a cool reception (=they did not like it very much).
Alford’s views met with a hostile reception (=people were very disapproving).
feedback advice, criticism, praise etc that you give to someone, telling them how well they are working:
Our English teacher gave us some feedback on our essays.
The feedback we have had from our customers has all been positive.
negative feedback
backlash an angry or violent reaction by a group of people to the actions or decisions of others:
There has been a growing backlash against the government from angry voters.
fears of a right-wing backlash

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wedding a ceremony in which two people get married, especially one with a religious service:
We had our wedding in the local church.
a registry office wedding
marriage a wedding. Marriage is less common and more formal than wedding:
Their marriage will take place in Westminster Abbey.
reception a large formal meal or party after a wedding:
Where will you be having your reception?
honeymoon a holiday taken by two people who have just got married:
We’re going to Barbados for our honeymoon.

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