Formal or informalGet, receive or obtain
Informal and everyday.
Did you get my message?
Neutral to formal: letters, emails, reports.
I received your letter dated 3 March.
Formal: getting something by effort or official process.
Students must obtain permission before leaving campus.
Remember: Get for friends, receive for letters, obtain for permissions and certificates.
Short lessonFormal or informalWe speak differently to friends, teachers and officials. This change in style is called register.