ἐπιδέχομαι/epidechomai

This word is an action. It is a verb.

This word can mean to receive. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone receiving and welcoming people as guests.
This word can mean to listen to. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone hearing and obeying what they hear.

See: 3 John 1:9, 10