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wrote out; written out; writing out; writes out

Definition of write out

transitive verb

: to write especially in a full and complete form

First Known Use of write out

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Write out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write%20out. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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