# receive(subscriber:) Attaches the specified subscriber to this publisher. ``` func receive(subscriber: S) where S : Subscriber, Self.Failure == S.Failure, Self.Output == S.Input ``` ## Parameters `subscriber` The subscriber to attach to this [`Publisher`](/documentation/Combine/Publisher), after which it can receive values. ## Discussion Implementations of [`Publisher`](/documentation/Combine/Publisher) must implement this method. The provided implementation of [`subscribe(_:)`](/documentation/Combine/Publisher/subscribe(_:)-4u8kn)calls this method. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)