Synonyms for receptive
rɪˈsɛp tɪvre·cep·tive

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1. receptiveadjective

   open to arguments, ideas, or change

   "receptive to reason and the logic of facts"

   Synonyms:
   centripetal, open, sensory(a)

   Antonyms:
   nonabsorptive, imperviable, efferent, unreceptive, impervious, motorial, nonabsorbent, closed, unsympathetic

2. receptive, openadjective

   ready or willing to receive favorably

   "receptive to the proposals"

   Synonyms:
   overt, sensory(a), exposed, heart-to-heart, undefendable, centripetal, undefended, subject, clear, open, candid, undecided, loose, unfastened, capable, assailable, unresolved, undetermined, open(a), opened

   Antonyms:
   impervious, unreceptive, closed, efferent, imperviable, nonabsorptive, nonabsorbent, motorial, unsympathetic

3. centripetal, receptive, sensory(a)adjective

   of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

   "sensory neurons"

   Antonyms:
   nonabsorptive, unsympathetic, motorial, impervious, imperviable, unreceptive, closed, efferent, nonabsorbent

4. receptiveadjective

   able to absorb liquid (not repellent)

   "the paper is ink-receptive"

   Synonyms:
   centripetal, open, sensory(a)

   Antonyms:
   imperviable, nonabsorptive, closed, impervious, unsympathetic, unreceptive, motorial, efferent, nonabsorbent

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1. List of paraphrases for "receptive":

   responsive, susceptible, sensitive, open

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1. George Crane:

   Congealed thinking is the forerunner of failure... make sure you are always receptive to new ideas.

2. Phil Mickelson:

   It's certainly challenging but there's nothing over the top because the greens are somewhat receptive, i thought it was a great set-up to identify who's playing the best.

3. Jen Welter:

   You can learn it without playing, but I think for the first woman to be kind of that figurehead, I think they'll have to kind of see the highlights, kind of be without a doubt, like this was a ballplayer and I respect this person beyond gender. I respect them for what they did for the game. I think when you have that, it will open up the doors and make them more receptive.

4. Dean Wicks:

   You'll also find that in most destinations, locals will be more receptive to unique requests.

5. Cade Marsh:

   'Climate change' is a word that is seen as far left, but if you repackage clean energy in terms of national security and liberty, you'll find people much more receptive.