No. 219 in Hebrew
קיבל
"Received" or "accepted."
In a sentence
הוא קיבל מתנה ליום ההולדת.
He received a gift for his birthday.
The word 'קיבל' is used here to mean 'received', indicating that the subject acquired something given to him.
היא קיבלה את ההזמנה והודתה בחיוך.
She accepted the invitation and thanked with a smile.
Here, 'קיבלה' means 'accepted', showing agreement or willingness to take the offer.
הם קיבלו בברכה את החברים החדשים.
They welcomed the new friends warmly.
In this context, 'קיבלו' is used to mean 'welcomed', referring to an embracement or friendly reception.
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