This is the 182nd most frequent Portuguese word.
recebeu
"Received."
In this context, 'recebeu' is used to describe the experience of obtaining encouragement or backing, specifying the team's reception of support.
O time recebeu apoio da torcida durante o jogo.
The team received support from the fans during the game.
In this sentence, 'recebeu' is used in the past tense to indicate that the subject 'Ela' obtained or was given something, in this case, a letter.
Ela recebeu uma carta do amigo ontem.
She received a letter from her friend yesterday.
Here, 'recebeu' functions in the past tense to demonstrate that João was granted an award.