Received is the past tense and past participle of the verb "receive". It means:
1. To get or be given something
2. To accept something as true or correct
3. To react to something in a particular way
4. To welcome or greet someone
5. In radio communications, to pick up signals
Common phrases:
- Received pronunciation (RP) - the standard accent of British English
- Received wisdom - generally accepted beliefs or ideas