I too received

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I too received" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express agreement that something was received by someone else. For example, "My friend got their package in the mail today. I too received my package."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

Later that day I, too, received the same information from another source.

The New York Times

In July, 2004, I, too, received a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.

The New York Times

I too received valuable suggestions on how to improve my thesis and prepare it for academic publication.

Cornell University

Not unlike Anna Stoessinger ("I Won't Have the Stomach for This," Sunday Review, Aug. 14), I, too, received a diagnosis of stomach cancer with the ironic reality of being neither male nor Asian, Asian men being the group that is most commonly afflicted.

The New York Times

For, just like Charlotte Proudman, the barrister who 'shamed' an older, male solicitor who contacted her on LinkedIn to tell her how attractive he found her, I too received an unsolicited message from a man, telling me he felt "compelled" to tell me what he thought about the way I look, like he had no control, as if it was a life-or-death instruction.

Independent

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

That is, what the Other means to the Third Party; or why Third Parties insist that 'I' too receive just treatment.

SEP

On Friday, it, too, received rights to broadcast in the delta area.

The New York Times

I too have received emails!", and loved it.

The Guardian - Tech

I too have received the call letting me know that another life has fallen victim to the violence of our city.

Huffington Post

In 2009, Where You Go I Go Too received a Spellemannprisen award for "best electronica album".

Wikipedia

Between 1625/26 and 1632 he was active, mainly as a portrait painter, in the entourage of Rubens, but the last years of his life (1632 41) were spent in England as court painter to Charles I, from whom he, too, received a knighthood.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I too received" to succinctly indicate that you also obtained something, especially when following a statement about someone else receiving it. It provides a concise way to express shared experiences or outcomes.

Common error

While grammatically correct, "I too received" can sound somewhat stilted in highly formal writing. Consider alternatives like "likewise, I received" or "I also received" for a smoother, more professional tone.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I too received" functions as an affirmative response indicating that the speaker or writer has had a similar experience or outcome to someone previously mentioned. Ludwig AI confirms that this is a grammatically correct expression.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Academia

33%

Science

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I too received" is a grammatically sound phrase used to express that the speaker or writer has also obtained something similar to someone else. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness. While versatile, it's best used in neutral to slightly formal contexts. Alternatives like "I also received" or "likewise, I received" may be preferable in highly formal settings. The phrase is most frequently found in News & Media and Academic sources. While not extremely common, the phrase offers a clear and concise way to convey shared receipt or experience.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

likewise, I received

Replaces the introductory 'I too' with 'likewise' for a slightly more formal tone.

I have also received

Uses the present perfect tense, which can imply a continuing relevance or a recent event.

I similarly received

Adds emphasis on the similarity of the experience of receiving something.

I, in addition, received

More formal and emphatic way to indicate receipt, highlighting that it's in addition to something else.

I also got

Uses a more casual verb ('got') instead of 'received'.

I equally received

Implies that the speaker received something in equal measure to someone else.

I as well received

A less common but grammatically correct alternative using 'as well'.

I also was a recipient of

A more formal and somewhat indirect way of saying 'I also received'.

me too, I received

More informal, emphasizes agreement with a previous statement.

I had the same experience of receiving

Expresses that the speaker had a similar experience.

FAQs

How can I use "I too received" in a sentence?

Use "I too received" to indicate you also obtained or experienced something similar to what was previously mentioned. For instance, "John got a promotion, and "I too received" one."

What's a more formal alternative to "I too received"?

For a more formal tone, consider phrases like "likewise, I received", "similarly, I received", or "I have also received".

Is it correct to say "Me too, I received"?

While "Me too" is commonly used to express agreement, using "Me too, I received" is grammatically awkward. It's better to use "I too received" or "Me too" followed by a relevant statement.

How does "I too received" differ from "I also received"?

"I too received" implies a direct connection or sequence following someone else's receipt, while "I also received" is a more general statement that doesn't necessarily imply such a direct connection.