Plural of
receive
receives
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Receive

7Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
RStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Receives

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "receive"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two receive" should be "Two receives."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is receive regular or irregular?

Receive is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with receives?

Use plural verbs: "The receives are ready" (not "is ready").

Is receives the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural receives is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of receive

The word receive follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, receive becomes receives. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why receive becomes receives helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

When using receives in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The receives are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.