write

verb

ˈrīt How to pronounce write (audio)
Definition of writenext
1
as in to pen
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

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2
as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away

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Recent Examples of write Most laws, contracts, insurance policies and operating rules were written for systems controlled by people. — Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Ritchson will star and produce, with Chris Morgan writing the script. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 She’s also written for Glamour, People, and Apartment Therapy. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 3 Aug. 2026 Besides, there’s still a five-justice majority for the Constitution as written. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write
Recent Examples of Synonyms for write
  1. pen
  2. communicate
  3. author
  4. correspond
  5. compose
  6. post
Verb
  • On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned a letter to company shareholders hoping to highlight the negative impacts that residents have had to deal with in the wake of the fire.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The year is 1975, the place is Vassar College, and Tony is attempting to con his way into a fellowship in order to pen a novel.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pen
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  • All three members of the Communications task force appears to favor communicating with less precision and greater discipline.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For two decades she's turned the science of human behavior into practical tools that help people communicate with confidence.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • She's taught in Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education and authored the bestselling books Captivate and Cues in 18+ languages.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In an interview Saturday, Allen pointed to his experience authoring Proposition 4, a $10 billion bond aimed at helping the state prepare for wildfire, floods and other climate emergencies.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of author
Verb
  • The corresponding move there could be Gavin Sheets, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, going on the IL.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In a corresponding roster move, the Patriots released tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • Epitalon is a peptide composed of four amino acids, and it has been studied for its potential effects on aging, cellular function, sleep disorders and longevity.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Rosalía producer Raül Refree composed the series’ original soundtrack.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of compose
Verb
  • Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
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