Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with letter in American Collocation
letter
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
published, so everyone can read it
In an open letter, the Foreign Secretary said the visit would have many benefits for the UK.
sent to a lot of people
A circular letter about the merger was sent to shareholders of 27 May.
written as a reply to many people
I had a feeling that this was just a standard letter.
formal
Present employer reference and final security checks will be completed before a formal letter of appointment is sent to you.
personal
We received a personal letter of congratulation from the mayor.
sent with something else
To apply, please forward a full CV and covering letter to this address.
not in its final form
The Council agreed the contents of a draft letter.
not signed
Then an anonymous letter arrives telling him he has a grown-up son who is looking for him.
A second, follow-up letter was sent to all those who had failed to respond to the first one.
write a letter
Local people were urged to write a letter each to the company.
All bookings must be confirmed by letter or email.
send or deliver a letter
A letter on the subject was circulated to all head teachers.
She sent a letter of apology to Mr Payne.
Please submit a letter of application to our Human Resources department.
receive a letter
Did you receive my letter?
read a letter
Thank you for letting me read these letters.
reply to a letter
We aim to answer letters within 20 working days of receiving them.
say you have received a letter
They acknowledged his letter of 6 April but said that they were unable to help any further.
sign a letter
A total of 23 Senators have signed a letter supporting the proposal.
write someone’s name and address on a letter
The letter is addressed to ‘The Occupier’.
send a letter with something else
Our reasons for not attending are given in the enclosed letter.