write

write

verb

Definition of WRITE

1

to compose and set down on paper the words of <a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand>

Synonyms author, pen, scratch (out), scribble

Related Words cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame, prepare; recast, redraft, revise, rewrite; letter, print, type, typewrite; record, take down, transcribe; autograph, pencil (in), register, sign; couch, express, phrase, put, word

2

to engage in an exchange of written messages <promise you'll write while you're away>

Synonyms write

Related Words communicate, intercommunicate; airmail, e-mail, telegraph; mail, post; answer, reply