
Recipient
Common Usage
Often used to express receiving awards, e-mails, or benefits.
He was a recipient of numerous military honors.
Neutral Tone
The word 'recipient' carries a neutral tone; it is neither formal nor slang.
Our club named Rita the recipient of free weekly lunches.
Active Role
A recipient is passive, focusing more on the act of receiving than doing.
The recipients of the scholarships will be announced next week.
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