This is to confirm that I have received your email. vs This is to acknowledge that I have received your email.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English to confirm the receipt of an email. The choice between 'confirm' and 'acknowledge' depends on the formality and tone of the communication. 'Confirm' is more formal and definitive, while 'acknowledge' is slightly more polite and acknowledges the receipt without explicitly confirming it.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used to confirm the receipt of an email.

"This is to confirm that I have received your email."

This phrase is appropriate when you want to formally confirm that you have received an email.

Alternatives:

I confirm that I have received your email.
I can confirm receipt of your email.
I hereby confirm the receipt of your email.
I confirm receiving your email.
This email serves to confirm that I have received your message.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to acknowledge the receipt of an email.

"This is to acknowledge that I have received your email."

This phrase is suitable when you want to acknowledge the receipt of an email in a slightly more polite or formal manner.

Alternatives:

I acknowledge receipt of your email.
I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your email.
I am writing to acknowledge that I have received your email.
I would like to acknowledge that I have received your email.
This email is to acknowledge the receipt of your message.

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