This is the 479th most frequent Spanish word.
recibir
To receive.
In this instance, 'recibir' is used in a straightforward sense to mean 'to receive' something tangible, like a letter.
Ayer recibí una carta de un amigo.
Yesterday I received a letter from a friend.
In this sentence, 'recibir' is used to denote receiving commendations or positive remarks.
Ella siempre recibe elogios por su trabajo.
She always receives praise for her work.
Here 'recibir' is employed to express receiving something intangible, in this case, a warm welcome.