Receive vs. Get

'Receive' and 'get' are synonyms but they differ in terms of the source from which the object is acquired. Follow the lesson to find out more.

What is the difference between 'receive' and 'get'?

'Receive' and 'get' both mean to obtain or acquire something. However, 'receive' emphasizes the act of being given or presented with something, often in a passive manner, while 'get' emphasizes the act of obtaining or acquiring something actively. This lesson will discuss the difference between these two verbs.

Source of Acquisition

'Receive' often implies obtaining something from a specific sender or provider. It suggests that the item or information is being sent, given, or transmitted to the recipient by someone else. 'Get' can imply obtaining something from any source, without specifying a particular sender or provider. It can refer to acquiring something through various means, such as purchasing, finding, retrieving, or through personal efforts. Accordingly, 'receive' has a more passive meaning, where another party is giving or sending something to you, while 'get' typically involves acquiring or obtaining something yourself and implies some level of effort or active pursuit. Here are some examples:

I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers on my birthday.

We received an invitation to the wedding in the mail.

He got the information he needed from the internet.

She finally got a scholarship to study abroad next year.

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