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received well

[rɪˈsiːvd wɛl]
verb phrase
foi bem recebido
1. to be accepted, welcomed, or approved by others in a positive manner
The new product was received well by customers.
O novo produto foi bem recebido pelos clientes.
2. to be treated or greeted favorably upon arrival
The ambassador was received well at the conference.
O embaixador foi bem recebido na conferência.
3. to have a favorable response to an idea, proposal, or performance
Her speech was received well by the audience.
Seu discurso foi bem recebido pelo público.
Synonyms
well-receivedwelcomedacceptedapprovedembracedfavorably received
Antonyms
poorly receivedrejecteddismisseddisapprovedrebuffed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foi bem recebido/recebida
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
foi bem recebido/recebida
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
foi bem recebido/recebida
standard usage
Portugal
foi bem recebido/recebida
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

received with open arms
received a warm welcome
went over well
hit the right note
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