Write - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- communicate or express by writing
- communicate (with) in writing
- write music (syn: compose)
- mark or trace on a surface
- record data on a computer (syn: save)
- write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) (syn: spell)
- create code, write a computer program
Extra examples
Children learning to read and write
I don't have anything to write with. Could I borrow a pen?
Please write your name at the top of each sheet.
Write the number as a decimal instead of as a fraction.
The note was written in blue ink.
She wrote hundreds of poems during her lifetime.
She wrote an essay comparing two poems.
I'm writing an article for the school newspaper.
I have written to him.
Fear is written on his face.
He wrote some very famous books.
Who wrote 'Harry Potter'?
I can't come with you - I have an essay to write.
O'Brien often writes about her native Ireland.
The article is very well written.
Phrasal verbs
write in — cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot
write off — concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody
write out — put into writing; write in complete form
write up — a short account of the news
Word forms
I/you/we/they: write
he/she/it: writes
present participle: writing
past tense: wrote
past participle: written
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