This is the 1332nd most frequent Dutch word.
ontvangt
"Ontvangt" means "receives."
Indicates the action of receiving in the present tense.
Hij ontvangt elke week een nieuw boek van de club.
He receives a new book from the club every week.
Describes a planned reception involving someone welcoming a group.
De directeur ontvangt morgen een belangrijke delegatie.
The director will receive an important delegation tomorrow.
Refers to receiving abstract entities like compliments consistently over a period.