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

"But you will soon be in receipt of some," retorted the General, reddening a little as he dived into his writing desk and applied himself to a memorandum book.

From The Gambler by Hogarth, C. J.

be in receipt of

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