No. 5,706 in Russian
принимали
"Accepted" or "received" (past tense, plural).
In a sentence
Мы принимали гостей весь вечер.
We entertained guests all evening.
Here, 'принимали' means 'entertained' or 'hosted', referring to receiving and attending to guests in a hospitable manner.
Они принимали участие в соревнованиях.
They participated in the competitions.
In this usage, 'принимали' translates to 'participated', meaning to be an active part of an event or activity.
Врач принимал пациентов до позднего вечера.
The doctor saw patients until late in the evening.
Here, 'принимал' is used to mean 'saw' or 'attended to', specifically referring to the professional consultation context by a doctor.
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