receptive
adjective
re·cep·tive
ri-ˈsep-tiv 
Examples of receptive in a Sentence
I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience.
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
Recent Examples on the Web
But with many projects paid for by the hospitality fund already on the table — including potential renovations to Bank of America Stadium — not everyone on the committee was receptive to the idea.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
At first, according to Krupp, Walmart executives weren’t receptive, but, over time, attitudes changed.
—Courtney Vien, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
As Reuters reported, Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, said during the Singapore Airshow that airlines in the region were receptive, if cautious, about COMAC as a third aircraft option.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Finally, the public is largely receptive to the need to address this issue and create sustainable change.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Rhythmic stations are most receptive to the song, which glides 10-8 on Rhythmic Airplay following a 7% jump in plays for the latest tracking week.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Mehta was not receptive to the request to wait for the Supreme Court.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
But not everyone was receptive to the bag checks, which prompted some angry grumbling from commuters running late.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024
Developing, refining and possessing a specialized discipline requires staunch dedication to the continued practice of ongoing self-innovation, remaining receptive to disruption and change, and staying flexible and humble to learn and absorb new information from daily interactions.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
At first, according to Krupp, Walmart executives weren’t receptive, but, over time, attitudes changed.
—Courtney Vien, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
As Reuters reported, Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, said during the Singapore Airshow that airlines in the region were receptive, if cautious, about COMAC as a third aircraft option.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Finally, the public is largely receptive to the need to address this issue and create sustainable change.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Rhythmic stations are most receptive to the song, which glides 10-8 on Rhythmic Airplay following a 7% jump in plays for the latest tracking week.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Mehta was not receptive to the request to wait for the Supreme Court.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
But not everyone was receptive to the bag checks, which prompted some angry grumbling from commuters running late.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024
Developing, refining and possessing a specialized discipline requires staunch dedication to the continued practice of ongoing self-innovation, remaining receptive to disruption and change, and staying flexible and humble to learn and absorb new information from daily interactions.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receptive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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receptive
adjective
re·cep·tive
ri-ˈsep-tiv
1
: able or willing to receive especially ideas
2
: able to receive and pass on stimuli
the receptive part of the retina
Medical Definition
receptive
adjective
re·cep·tive
ri-ˈsep-tiv
1
: open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
2
a
of a sensory end organ
: fit to receive and transmit stimuli
b
receptiveness
noun
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