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acknowledge receipt

/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ rɪˈsiːt/
phrase★Intermediate— confirm receiving something
💼Business
formal

To confirm that something has been received, typically in writing or formally.

Please acknowledge receipt of this email by replying.

Confirm you received this email by responding.

💡

Common in business, legal, and financial contexts to establish proof of delivery.

Collocations

acknowledge receipt ofconfirm receivingacknowledge receipt in writingconfirm in a formal document

Synonyms

confirm receiptverify receiptacknowledge delivery

Antonyms

deny receiptdispute receipt

Related Phrases

receipt acknowledgedphrase
confirmation that something was received

💡Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use in emails, contracts, or legal documents to avoid ambiguity.

⚡Gold Rule

Proof of Delivery

Acknowledging receipt is often required for legal or financial records.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'acknowledge' (to admit or confirm) + 'receipt' (proof of receiving).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contracts, invoices, and official correspondence to avoid disputes.

Word Breakdown

acknowledge
to confirm or admit
root
+
receipt
proof of receiving something
root
English Dictionary

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