Pronunciation

/rɪˈsiːt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A document acknowledging payment or delivery of goods or services, typically given by a shop or organization to the customer. 2. (informal) An acknowledgment or proof of something received. 3. (US) A type of lottery ticket that is purchased.
• Verb: To receive or obtain (a document or item) as proof of payment or delivery.

Phrases

• “Request a receipt” means to ask for a written confirmation of a purchase.
• “Keep your receipt” is advice to save the proof of purchase for future reference or returns.
• “A receipt for your order” is what a merchant gives to a customer after completing a sale.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After purchasing the groceries, she asked for a receipt to file her expense report.”
• Verb: “The customer signed for the package and was given a receipt by the courier.”
• Informal: “Just to be safe, always keep your receipt when shopping online.”

Synonyms

• Proof of purchase
• Acknowledgment
• Confirmation
• Bill
• Statement

Antonyms

• Dispute
• Rejection
• Denial
• Non-delivery (in the context of not receiving an expected item)