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be in receipt of

VERB
receive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win
STRONG
acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag
WEAK
be given be informed be told come by come into get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down take possession
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away
STRONG
push repel
WEAK
deliver donate turn away

Example Sentences

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“We expect to be in receipt of a formal request,” he said, “but as of right now, I’m not in a position to confirm.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2021

The ruling of indirect discrimination was due to the fact women and those with disabilities are disproportionately more likely to be in receipt of housing benefit, and therefore disproportionately affected by blanket "No DSS" bans.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2020

“We’ve been in constant communication with Fashion Fair about when we’ll be in receipt of goods.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2015

"It is for every councillor to consider in light of their personal circumstances whether or not they should continue to be in receipt of their members' allowance whilst their circumstances may be compromised."

From BBC • May 19, 2010

I have just secured a very good situation as a governess, and am to be in receipt of one hundred and twenty pounds a year.

From A Girl in Ten Thousand by Meade, L. T.