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Recipient

usgb/rɪˈsɪpiənt/Volume
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Common Usage

Often used to express receiving awards, e-mails, or benefits.

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He was a recipient of numerous military honors.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'recipient' carries a neutral tone; it is neither formal nor slang.

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Our club named Rita the recipient of free weekly lunches.
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Active Role

A recipient is passive, focusing more on the act of receiving than doing.

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The recipients of the scholarships will be announced next week.
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