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recipients

Pronunciation: [rɪˈsɪpiənts]

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Learn how to use recipients in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) recipients are the people who get something sent to them, like a letter, a gift, or information. If you send an invitation to your friends, they are the recipients of that invitation.

Example

All the recipients of the thank-you letters were very happy to receive them.

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Some recipients did not receive their packages on time, which made them frustrated.

Example

Who are the recipients of the awards this year?

Context: “gift giving”

(noun) recipients can also refer to those who receive gifts or benefits, like charity assistance. If an organization gives food to families, those families are the recipients of the help.

Example

The recipients of the scholarships worked very hard to earn them.

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The recipients of the donations were disappointed because they did not get enough.

Example

How many recipients benefited from the donation program?

How to pronounce recipients

Pronunciation: [rɪˈsɪpiənts]

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