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Meaning of recipient
The primary meaning of the word "recipient" is a person or entity that receives something, such as a gift, award, or payment.
Etymology of recipient
The word "recipient" comes from the Latin "recipiens", which is the present participle of "recipere", meaning "to receive" or "to take back"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or entity that receives something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person or organization that receives something, especially money or a gift
- * A person who receives a transplant of an organ or tissue
- * A person who receives a payment or benefit, especially from a will or a trust
Usage Examples
- The award was given to the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature
- * The charity organization was the recipient of a large donation
- * The patient was the recipient of a kidney transplant
Antonyms
donor
giver
sender
transmitter
transferor
bestower
benefactor
grantor
provider
supplier
contributor
helper
assistant
supporter
patron
sponsor
founder
creator
originator
initializer
starter