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be receptive

[/bi rɪˈsɛptɪv/]
verb phrase
ser receptivo
1. to be open and willing to receive new ideas, suggestions, or information
She was receptive to the new proposal at the meeting.
Ela foi receptiva à nova proposta na reunião.
2. to be in a state of mind that welcomes input or feedback
The team leader needs to be receptive to criticism.
O líder do time precisa ser receptivo à crítica.
NYC Slang
be down for it / be game
Synonyms
be open-mindedbe willing to listenembraceacceptwelcome
Antonyms
be closed-mindedbe dismissiverejectresistbe unreceptive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser receptivo/a
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ser receptivo/a
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser receptivo/a
standard usage
Portugal
ser receptivo/a
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have an open mind
keep an open ear
lend an ear
be all ears
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