Synonyms for

Receipts

Verb / rɪˈsi:ts / / ri:ˈsi:ts / Another word for receipts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Receipts are pieces of paper or electronic records that show proof of payment or transaction.

Synonyms & similar words

acknowledge gross revenue receipt reception invoices bills statements tabs checks vouchers slips tickets chits folios accounts registers logs records proofs evidence documentation paperwork memos notes

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledgments proofs of payment vouchers

Informal

slips tills chits

Literary

tallies accountings

Antonyms

payments expenditures disbursements outlays spending costs

Common collocations

  • get a receipt
  • keep receipts
  • lost receipt
  • receipt book
  • sales receipt
  • payment receipt
  • cash receipt
  • receipt holder

Word family

noun receipt
verb receive
adjective receivable

Usage note

While 'receipts' can refer to the act of receiving something, it most commonly refers to the written proof of payment. Ensure you are using it in the correct context.

Example sentences

  1. I need to keep my receipts in case I need to return something.
  2. The store gave me a receipt for my purchase.
  3. I always ask for a receipt when I buy something.
  4. I lost my receipt and couldn't return the item.
  5. The accountant asked to see all of my receipts for the year.

Quotes

  • I'm not good at the receipt thing. I lose them all the time.
  • I'm so bad at keeping receipts, and I lose track of them.
  • I just throw receipts away. I don't keep them.

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