recipient
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A person who receives something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
receiver
Antonyms
giver
donor
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She was the _____ of a scholarship last year."
Answer: recipient
In your own words, what does "recipient" mean?
A person who receives something.
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