The correct spelling is "receive." Here are some helpful points about the spelling of "receive":
- It is spelled with "ei" after the "c"—R-E-C-E-I-V-E.
- A useful mnemonic is the rule: "i before e except after c," which applies here.
- Many people mistakenly spell it as "recieve," but that is incorrect.
- "Receive" means to get or be given something.
So, the right way to spell it is receive.