Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
receive-a-letter
verb phrase
/rɪˈsiːv ə ˈlɛtər/
Definition
To get correspondence delivered to you, typically through postal mail or email.
Examples
- I was excited to receive a letter from my friend who lives abroad.
- After weeks of waiting, she finally received a letter that changed her life.
- He couldn’t wait to receive a letter confirming his job application.
Meaning
To accept a written communication from someone, indicating that the message has been successfully sent to you.
Synonyms
- get a letter
- acquire correspondence
- obtain a message
