Definition of rewrite
rewrote
play \-ˈrōt\;rewritten
play \-ˈri-tən\;rewriting
play \-ˈrī-tiŋ\transitive verb
1 : to write in reply
2 : to make a revision of (something, such as a story) : cause to be revised: such asa : to put (contributed material) into form for publicationb : to alter (previously published material) for use in another publication
intransitive verb
: to revise something previously written
rewriter
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Examples of rewrite in a Sentence
The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay.
I had to rewrite the computer program.
Recent Examples of rewrite from the Web
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John Gale, the panel's assistant majority leader, is pushing to rewrite a decade-old ordinance that allows all nine members to have assistants.
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Venezuelans around the globe turned out in droves Sunday to reject the government’s controversial plan to rewrite the constitution at a time when the South American nation is staggering under protests and violence.
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Some states are considering tougher stands: In Massachusetts, for example, the Legislature is trying to rewrite a law to legalize recreational marijuana that voters passed in November.
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Culberson responded to Price, who withdrew his amendment, and every other petitioner by citing his hope that Congress would rewrite a 2011 budget agreement and lift the current ceiling on domestic discretionary spending, now $511 billion for 2018.
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Meanwhile, President Trump tasked his son-in-law with just about every thorny issue facing his administration, from rewriting U.S. trade agreements to solving the opioid epidemic to brokering peace in the Middle East.
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States that have already rewritten Medicaid policies are unlikely to rescind them, Keith said.
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First Known Use of rewrite
1567
Recent Examples of rewrite from the Web
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These modifications alone are unlikely to win over enough GOP critics, and some McConnell allies were predicting yet another round of rewrites because the Senate leaves for a summer break.
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But that schedule could be extended, since Howard now needs to review the script and filmed footage to determine whether rewrites and additional reshoots are necessary.
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Senate Republicans are expected to release their version of the rewrite Thursday.
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The MDX wanted the commission to take the unusual step of sponsoring a rewrite of the county’s growth plan to accommodate the 836 extension.
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Rauner also vowed to veto two bills Democrats approved Wednesday on the final day of session: a $15-an-hour statewide minimum wage by 2022 and a rewrite of how the state distributes money for schools.
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First on Prince-Bythewood’s plate is a rewrite of the original script done by Christopher Yost.
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The kid either needs to get over himself or get a rewrite.
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The House bill polls poorly with voters, however, and faces a wholesale rewrite in the Senate.
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First Known Use of rewrite
1901
REWRITE Defined for English Language Learners
rewrite
playDefinition of rewrite for English Language Learners
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: to write (something) again especially in a different way in order to improve it or to include new information
REWRITE Defined for Kids
rewrite
playDefinition of rewrite for Students
rewrote
\-ˈrōt\;rewritten
\-ˈri-tən\;rewriting
\-ˈrī-tiŋ\: to write over again especially in a different way Rewrite this confusing sentence.
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