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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In the cockpit, Joe has written out inspirational messages and instructions for her and Cooper. Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Little else is known about the movie, including whether Queen Clarisse has been written out of the story or will be played by another actress. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Take 20 minutes this week and write out your core values, then put a five-minute reread on Sunday's calendar. Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 This story is first and foremost written out of love—love for this place and these people and this particular cultural moment, all of which are now long gone. Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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