I received a letter from my friend.

Meaning: I got a written message from someone I know.

Choice of Words: The word letter refers to a written message sent from one person to another. Receive means to get something. Friend is a person you know and care for. When you combine them, it means you got a written message from someone you know.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She wrote a letter to her friend.
• She writes a letter to her friend.
• She writes a letter to her friend in another country.
• She writes a heartfelt letter to her friend.
• He writes a letter to his friend.
• He wrote a letter to his friend.
• You write a letter to your friend.
• He writes letter to his friend.
• He wrote a letter to his friend in blue ink.
• I received a colorful card from a dear friend.