How to Pronounce Receipt
Receipt
rɪ'sit
Syllables:
re·ceipt
Part of speech:
verb noun
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Definition
A receipt is a paper that shows you have paid for something.
Examples
- I kept the receipt after buying my new shoes.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| receipt of payment | collocation | reCEIPT of PAYment | We confirmed the receipt of payment yesterday. |
| issue a receipt | collocation | ISsue a reCEIPT | The store will issue a receipt after purchase. |
| keep the receipt | collocation | KEEP the reCEIPT | Always keep the receipt for returns. |
| receipt for | collocation | reCEIPT for | She asked for a receipt for the package. |
Fun Fact
The word "receipt" originally included the silent 'p' because it came from the Latin "recepta," meaning "received," reflecting its roots as proof of having received goods or money.
Word Family
noun
receipt
A piece of paper that shows you have paid for something.
"Please keep your receipt in case you want to return the item."
verb
receive
To get or be given something.
"I received a letter from my friend yesterday."
adjective
receipted
Marked or recorded by a receipt (used mainly in formal or business contexts).
"The receipted invoice was filed for accounting purposes."
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