give a receipt

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "give a receipt" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when requesting or offering a formal acknowledgment of payment or transaction. Example: "After you complete your purchase, the cashier will give a receipt for your records."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

There is a more direct way to ease tensions on the street -- require police officers to give a receipt to any citizen they stop or interrogate.

The New York Times

These pay out winnings from player-pool funds, as the state lottery does; and, rather than providing instant cash, they give a receipt which can subsequently be cashed in the casino.

The Economist

Businesses - such as coffee shops - give a receipt with every purchase, whose unique number is then checkable against a lottery draw.

BBC

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Over my life, have I ever given people a tenner and not been given a receipt for it?

The Guardian

Over my life, have I ever given people a tenner and not given a receipt for it?

The Guardian

For these works, a collector paid Klein a set price and was given a receipt for the sum.

The New Yorker

The rules said civilian property could be taken for military purposes if the owner was given a receipt.

The New York Times

When I checked out of the hotel, I was given a receipt, but by accident, the hotel gave me a receipt with the rate it had charged Priceline for my room, rather than what Priceline had charged me.

The New York Times

An indictment that accuses Mr. Seabrook, a Democrat from the Bronx, of conspiracy and money laundering, among other crimes, charges that he gave a receipt for the snack to the Northeast Bronx Community Democratic Club.

The New York Times

But Nicholas Lezard can write about his frustration at being given a receipt by a pasty salesman, or the labelling of herbs in Waitrose, or his efforts to move a sofa, and keep readers of his New Statesman column perfectly happy.

The Guardian - Books

The announcement came only days after Mr. Salas, left, told a congressional committee he was offered a $30,000 monthly salary by Vladimiro Montesinos, Mr. Fujimori's intelligence chief, to join the last government but returned the first installment when he was not given a receipt.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When donating goods, ensure the organization "gives a receipt" for tax deduction purposes; keep this receipt for your records.

Common error

Don't just "give a receipt" without noting the date, items purchased, and total amount; this information is crucial for both the customer and the business for future reference.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "give a receipt" functions as a transactional expression, used to acknowledge the exchange of goods or services for payment. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Formal & Business

33%

Wiki

33%

Less common in

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "give a receipt" is a grammatically sound and commonly understood expression used to describe the act of providing proof of payment. Although categorized by Ludwig AI as correct, it appears infrequently across various sources. Alternatives like "issue a receipt" or "provide a receipt" can be used for a more formal tone. Remember to include necessary details on the receipt and maintain the record for future reference.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

issue a receipt

Emphasizes the formal act of creating and providing a receipt.

provide a receipt

A more formal and general alternative to "give a receipt".

hand over a receipt

Highlights the physical action of giving the receipt.

supply a receipt

Focuses on the act of providing something needed.

furnish a receipt

A more formal way to say "provide a receipt".

present a receipt

Suggests a more formal or official context.

offer a receipt

Highlights the willingness to provide the receipt.

generate a receipt

Focuses on the creation process of the receipt itself.

print a receipt

Specifies the method of producing the receipt, often from a machine.

email a receipt

Highlights the electronic delivery of the receipt.

FAQs

What can I say instead of "give a receipt"?

You can use alternatives like "issue a receipt", "provide a receipt", or "hand over a receipt" depending on the context.

Is it mandatory to "give a receipt" for every transaction?

While not always legally required, "giving a receipt" is a good practice for transparency and customer service, especially for cash transactions or when requested.

What information should I include when I "give a receipt"?

A receipt should typically include the date, items purchased, total amount, payment method, and the business's name and contact information.

What's the difference between "give a receipt" and "send an invoice"?

"Giving a receipt" confirms payment after a transaction, while sending an invoice requests payment before a transaction.