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Recipient
01
someone who receives something or to whom something is awarded
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a thematic role associated with a noun phrase that represents the entity to whom something is given or transferred
What is a "recipient"?
In linguistics, a recipient refers to the entity that receives something as a result of an action. This role is often associated with actions involving the transfer of objects or information. For example, in the sentence "He gave the book to his sister," "his sister" is the recipient because she is the one receiving the book. Understanding the role of the recipient is important for analyzing sentence structure and how different elements work together to convey meaning, particularly in contexts involving exchanges or transfers.
recipient
n
Example
The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.
The aggressive tone of the letter antagonized the recipient.
The unnamed author of the letter left recipients puzzled about its origin.
The chipper delivery driver's smile brightened the recipient's day.
The recipient acknowledged receipt of the package by signing the delivery slip.
