| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Accordingly, | As a result of this |
| 2. | As requested, | Following your earlier request |
| 3. | At your earliest convenience | Requests action soon politely |
| 4. | Attached please find | The document is enclosed |
| 5. | Awaiting your response, | Closing that expects a reply |
| 6. | By way of introduction, | To introduce myself briefly |
| 7. | Could you please clarify | Requests clarification politely. |
| 8. | Dear Members of the Board, | Formal group salutation |
| 9. | Dear Mr. Smith, | Formal greeting to a named person |
| 10. | Dear Ms. Jones, | Formal greeting to a named person |
| 11. | Dear Sir or Madam, | Formal greeting to unknown recipient |
| 12. | Enclosed is | The following item is included |
| 13. | Following our recent discussion, | Refers to prior communication |
| 14. | For your consideration, | Introduces material for review |
| 15. | For your information, | Introduces useful information formally |
| 16. | Further to our conversation, | Continues from earlier discussion |
| 17. | Further to your letter, | Referring to your earlier letter |
| 18. | Having reviewed the matter, | After examining the issue |
| 19. | I am compelled to | I feel required to |
| 20. | I am concerned that | I feel worried that |
| 21. | I am contacting you to | Introduces the reason for writing. |
| 22. | I am delighted to | Expresses formal positive intent. |
| 23. | I am enquiring about | Formal inquiry opener. |
| 24. | I am grateful for | I appreciate |
| 25. | I am inquiring about | Formal inquiry opener. |
| 26. | I am pleased to announce that | Introduces positive news formally |
| 27. | I am pleased to inform you that | Introduces positive news formally. |
| 28. | I am pleased to note that | I am glad to observe |
| 29. | I am pleased to submit | I am glad to present |
| 30. | I am pleased to write to you | Formal opening for correspondence |
| 31. | I am requesting | Direct formal request opening. |
| 32. | I am sorry to | Begins an apology or regret. |
| 33. | I am writing concerning | Introduces the topic formally. |
| 34. | I am writing further to | Continues an earlier exchange. |
| 35. | I am writing in relation to | Links your letter to a matter. |
| 36. | I am writing in response to | Replies to earlier communication. |
| 37. | I am writing on behalf of | Shows representation of another party. |
| 38. | I am writing regarding | Introduces the subject formally. |
| 39. | I am writing to | Used to state your purpose. |
| 40. | I am writing with reference to | Refers to a previous matter. |
| 41. | I kindly request that | Courteous formal request opener. |
| 42. | I look forward to your reply | Polite closing expectation |
| 43. | I regret to inform you that | Introduces bad news formally. |
| 44. | I respectfully request that | Used for a polite request |
| 45. | I respectfully submit that | Used to present a point |
| 46. | I seek your assistance with | Asks for help formally. |
| 47. | I sincerely apologize for | Used for a formal apology |
| 48. | I sincerely thank you for | Used to express sincere thanks |
| 49. | I wish to | Formal way to express intent. |
| 50. | I would appreciate it if | Polite way to ask. |
| 51. | I would be grateful if | Polite request opener. |
| 52. | I would be obliged if | Very formal request opener. |
| 53. | I would like to | Polite way to begin a request. |
| 54. | I write to inform you that | Used to convey information |
| 55. | In accordance with | Following or complying with |
| 56. | In connection with | Related to this matter |
| 57. | In light of | Considering this fact |
| 58. | In reference to | Regarding the matter mentioned |
| 59. | In reply to your letter, | Responding to your letter |
| 60. | In response to your enquiry, | Replies to a request formally |
| 61. | In support of my application, | Introduces supporting material formally |
| 62. | Kindly note that | Please be aware that |
| 63. | May I request that | Formal request starter. |
| 64. | On behalf of | Representing another person or group |
| 65. | Our records indicate that | Our information shows that |
| 66. | Please accept my apologies for | Used to apologize politely |
| 67. | Please accept our sincere thanks | Used to express gratitude |
| 68. | Please accept this letter as | Formal opening for a statement. |
| 69. | Please be advised that | Please note that |
| 70. | Please do not hesitate to | Encourages further contact politely |
| 71. | Please find attached | The attachment is included |
| 72. | Please find enclosed | The enclosure is included |
| 73. | Please let me know if | Invites a response politely |
| 74. | Please note that | Pay attention to this information |
| 75. | Pursuant to | In accordance with |
| 76. | Respectfully yours, | Very formal closing |
| 77. | Should you require any further | Offers additional help formally |
| 78. | Thank you for your attention | Polite appreciation closing |
| 79. | Thank you for your consideration | Polite appreciation for review |
| 80. | Thank you for your letter | Polite acknowledgment of correspondence |
| 81. | This letter is to confirm | Used to confirm in writing |
| 82. | This letter is to inform you | Used to provide information |
| 83. | This letter serves as notice | Used to give formal notice |
| 84. | This letter serves to confirm | Used to confirm formally |
| 85. | To whom it may concern, | Formal greeting to unknown reader |
| 86. | Under the circumstances, | Given the current situation |
| 87. | We are pleased to | We are glad to |
| 88. | We are writing to advise | We write to inform |
| 89. | We regret to advise that | Used to give bad news |
| 90. | We wish to advise you that | Used to give formal notice |
| 91. | We wish to inform you that | Used for formal notice |
| 92. | We would like to inform you | Used to provide information |
| 93. | We would like to thank you | Used to express thanks |
| 94. | With reference to | Regarding the matter mentioned |
| 95. | With regard to | Concerning the matter mentioned |
| 96. | With respect to | Regarding the matter mentioned |
| 97. | With thanks for your assistance, | Polite appreciative closing |
| 98. | Yours faithfully, | Formal closing without named recipient |
| 99. | Yours sincerely, | Formal closing with named recipient |
| 100. | Yours truly, | Standard formal closing |
