reception
Party after vows
Reception centers on the act of receiving—whether people, signals, or ideas.
A reception is a formal gathering where guests are received and welcomed, as at a wedding or after a lecture.
The word also describes how something is received or greeted: The proposal got a mixed reception from the board.
In broadcasting and telecommunications, reception refers to the quality of signals being received: Cell reception is terrible in the basement.
A reception desk or area is where visitors are received and directed.
Formal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- cocktail hourPredinner drinking period
toast · venue · catering · guest list · RSVP · place cards · seating chart · buffet
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- anteroomChamber preceding main space
- atriumRoofed central hall
front desk · check-in · waiting area · doorway · threshold · hall · entryway · concierge
Hospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
graciousness · hospitality · courtesy · attentiveness · hosting · accommodation · service · congeniality
Lobby service counter
- waiting roomSpace for anticipating service
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- visitorShort-term guest
- check-inRegistering one's presence
switchboard · call screening · scheduling · directory · sign-in sheet · badge · lobby · intercom
Response to stimulus
- feedbackReturned response data
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- reviewCritical written assessment
- criticismJudgment of faults
acclaim · applause · approval · backlash · outcry · lukewarm · mixed reviews · standing ovation
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
cocktail hour · toast · venue · catering · guest list · RSVP · place cards · seating chart · buffet · open bar
lobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- anteroomChamber preceding main space
atrium · front desk · check-in · waiting area · doorway · threshold · hall · entryway · concierge · greeter
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
friendliness · graciousness · hospitality · courtesy · attentiveness · hosting · accommodation · service · congeniality · amiability
front desk
Lobby service counter
- waiting roomSpace for anticipating service
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- visitorShort-term guest
check-in · switchboard · call screening · scheduling · directory · sign-in sheet · badge · lobby · intercom · hold
reaction
Response to stimulus
criticism · acclaim · applause · approval · backlash · outcry · lukewarm · mixed reviews · standing ovation · rave
transmission
Sending of information
interference · static · wireless · cellular · satellite · bandwidth · signal strength · bars · coverage · dead zone
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, wedding
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- Occasionswedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, funeral
- marriagebride, groom, wedding, husband, wife
- building amenitiespool, restroom, bathroom, spa, stairs
- formal eventsstate visit, ball, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress
receptionfarewell
Leave-taking expression
goodbye · departure · send-off · leave-taking · valediction
- wedding receptionCelebration following a marriage
- reception deskEntry point for arrivals
- warm receptionEnthusiastic, friendly greeting
- reception areaEntry zone for guests
- reception centerFacility for processing arrivals
- poor receptionInadequate transmission quality
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