write out

verb

wrote out; written out; writing out; writes out

transitive verb

: to write especially in a full and complete form

Examples of write out in a Sentence

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While looking at the screenshots, the victim could determine the checks were written out to Mason Henrichsen. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 But Del Rio's character will be written out of future episodes. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025 It got written out of talking about a real relationship, which was a relationship my daughter has with a longtime friend of hers. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025 Although writing out the alphabet is optional for this recipe, holiday light cupcakes will instantly bring back memories from season one. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for write out

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of write out was in the 15th century

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“Write out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write%20out. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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