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reception Synonyms

Another word for reception

Choosing another word for reception depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted, or the manner in which a person, idea, or artistic work is greeted or reacted to.

Usage Example

"The author's latest novel met with an enthusiastic response from literary critics."

Strongest
response
reaction
Strong
welcome
acceptance
greeting
admission
receipt

• noun (Context 2)

A formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event, such as a wedding.

Usage Example

"After the ceremony at the chapel, guests gathered at the hotel for the wedding party."

Strong
party
function
gathering
gala
soiree
banquet
celebration
Weak
levee

• noun (Context 3)

The area in a hotel, office, or other establishment where guests and visitors are greeted, registered, and directed upon arrival.

Usage Example

"Please leave your room key at front desk when you check out tomorrow morning."

Strongest
front desk
Strong
lobby
foyer
Weak
concourse

• noun (Context 4)

The quality with which radio, television, or mobile telephone signals are received by a device.

Usage Example

"Cell phone signal was very weak in the remote mountain valley."

Strong
signal
connectivity
coverage

• noun (Context 5)

The act of catching a forward pass by an eligible receiver in gridiron football.

Usage Example

"The wide receiver made a diving catch in the end zone to win the game."

Strongest
catch
Strong
grab
snag

Opposites of reception

The opposite of reception shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rejection
incompletion
transmission
refusal
drop
dismissal
broadcast
repudiation
See all opposites of reception

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reception. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reception
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