RECEIVER

• (noun) set that receives radio or tv signals

  synonyms : receiving system

• (noun) earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds

  synonyms : telephone receiver

• (noun) a person who receives something

  synonyms : recipient

  "Adiga is the latest recipient of Booker Prize" -added by sradha_inlas

• (noun) (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties

  synonyms : liquidator

• (noun) a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass

  synonyms : pass catcher , pass receiver

• (noun) the tennis player who receives the serve

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