enclosed please find

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformalbusinessold-fashioned

   A formal set phrase used in letters and emails to tell the reader that a document or item is included with the message.

   Grammar: It stands alone as a sentence opener and is normally followed by a comma and then the name of the enclosed item.

   Patterns

   • Enclosed please find + noun
   • Enclosed please find + noun for your review

   Enclosed please find a copy of the signed contract for your records.

   Enclosed please find my résumé and two letters of reference.

   Enclosed please find the invoice you requested last week.

2. 2phrasefixed phrasehumorous

   Used humorously to present something that is physically attached to or included with what you are sending.

   Grammar: Same structure as the business use, but the tone is joking rather than serious.

   Patterns

   • Enclosed please find + noun

   Enclosed please find a photo of my new puppy, whether you asked for one or not.

   Enclosed please find the bill for the pizza you ate at my party.

Common combinations

enclosed please find a check

Enclosed please find a check for the full amount.

enclosed please find my résumé

Enclosed please find my résumé and cover letter.

enclosed please find the documents

Enclosed please find the documents you asked us to sign.

please find attached

Please find attached the report from yesterday's meeting.

please find enclosed

Please find enclosed a receipt for your payment.

Synonyms and how they differ

please find attached

The modern email equivalent; it fits digital messages better than the old-fashioned 'enclosed'.

I have enclosed

A plainer, more personal way to say the same thing, common in ordinary business writing.

Word family

enclose verb

To put something inside an envelope or package along with a letter.

enclosure noun

Something placed inside an envelope, or a space closed off by a fence or wall.

Commonly confused: enclosed please find or attached?

Practice

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