receipt
Translation
receipt, proof of purchase, acknowledgement of receipt
Examples
Can I have a receipt, please?
Can I have a receipt, please?
Please confirm receipt of this email.
Please confirm receipt of this email.
Grammar Patterns
a receipt for ((sth.)) I kept the receipt for the new television.
on receipt of ((sth.)) The goods will be sent on receipt of payment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proof of purchase, acknowledgement, invoice (related but different)
Etymology
From Latin 'recipere' (to receive). The silent 'p' is a remnant of its Latin origin, linking it to 'receive'.
Memory Tips
Don't forget the silent 'p'. It helps to remember it comes from the same root as 'receive' and 'reception'.