Recipient
/rɪˈsɪpiənt/
Definitions
A person or thing to whom something is given, sent, or awarded.
/rɪˈsɪpiənt/
A person or thing that receives something.
The recipient of the email was confused by the unusual subject line.
💡 Simply: Imagine you got a really cool birthday present! The recipient is YOU because you're the one who got it. The recipient is the one who is given something.
👶 For kids: The person or thing that gets something, like a present or a letter.
More Examples
She was the recipient of a scholarship to study abroad.
The charity helped many recipients of their food packages.
How It's Used
"The recipient of the letter was the CEO."
"The organ recipient underwent successful surgery."
"The recipient of the grant was required to submit a report."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin recipiens, present participle of recipere ('to receive').
The word 'recipient' has been used in English since the early 17th century, often in formal contexts.
Memory tip
Think of receiving a gift – the recipient is the one who gets it.
Word Origin
"One who receives"