i received it from

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I received it from" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating the source or origin of something you have obtained. Example: "I received it from my colleague during the meeting yesterday."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

I received it from a tall guy in a beard, turned and passed it to a woman wearing a Milwaukee Brewers baseball cap.

The New York Times

Had I received it from someone whom I had truly loved?

Huffington Post

"This is an important award, that I received it from Marc Anthony makes is much more important," Vives said.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

I receive it and learned it from my family.

Huffington Post

Recently popularized by the Steve McQueen film of the same name (2013), was originally published in 1853 after being dictated by Solomon Northup to a white lawyer and legislator by the name of David Wilson, who maintained to offer "a faithful history of Solomon Northup's life, as [I] received it from his lips".

Britannica

"I never received abuse in the United Kingdom for being German," she says, "but I now receive it from Germany by people who tell me it's in pursuit of being good Europeans".

The Guardian

Shedding a few pounds ended up being the "least of all the gifts I received from it," she said.

The New York Times

I received mine (it's from Germany) courtesy of a friend, and because she likes to eat all the right stuff – by which I mean: the same stuff as me – I knew it would be less bonkers than it sounds.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"From every indication I have, from the pictures and reports that I received from the DA, it says that 76 bullets came out of that magazine".

Huffington Post

Shortly after I filed it, I received a call from the Metro desk's weekend editor, informing me that he was doing his best to get the story killed out of the Times' computer system.

The New Yorker

On the basis of it, I received job offers from LIFE and the Los Angeles Times.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I received it from" to clearly indicate the source of information, gifts, or items when the origin is relevant to the context.

Common error

Avoid using "by" when indicating the source of something received. "I received it by him" is incorrect. The correct phrasing is "I received it from him".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I received it from" functions as a statement of origin or source. It indicates where something was obtained. Ludwig AI confirms that the phrase is correct and usable in written English. For example, "I received it from a tall guy in a beard" indicates the person who gave the speaker the item.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

5%

Wiki

3%

Reference

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I received it from" is a grammatically sound and relatively common way to indicate the source of something acquired. Ludwig AI validates its correctness and usability. It's particularly prevalent in news and media contexts, serving to provide clarity about the origin of information or items. While slightly more formal alternatives like "I obtained it from" exist, the phrase remains a clear and effective choice for specifying a source.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I obtained it from

Replaces "received" with "obtained", emphasizing the act of getting something.

I acquired it from

A more formal synonym for "got" or "obtained".

It was given to me by

Changes the focus to the act of giving rather than receiving.

I was given it by

Similar to 'it was given to me by', but with a different word order.

I got it from

An informal alternative using "got" instead of "received".

It was passed on to me by

Emphasizes the transfer of something from one person to another.

It came to me from

Emphasizes the arrival or source of the item.

It has been provided by

Similar to 'it was given to me by', but more formal and passive.

I took it from

Suggests a more active role in acquiring the item.

I inherited it from

Implies the reception was due to an inheritance.

FAQs

How to use "I received it from" in a sentence?

Use "I received it from" to specify the source from which you obtained something. For example, "I received the package from the post office" or "I received advice from a mentor".

What can I say instead of "I received it from"?

You can use alternatives like "I obtained it from", "I got it from", or "it was given to me by" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "I received it from" or "I received it by"?

"I received it from" is the correct and standard way to indicate the source. "I received it by" is grammatically incorrect in this context.

What's the difference between "I received it from" and "I got it from"?

"I received it from" is slightly more formal than "I got it from". Both phrases are used to indicate the source, but "received" is generally preferred in more formal contexts.