Synonyms of rewrite

rewrite

verb

as in to amend

to write (something) again especially in a different way in order to improve it or to include new information

The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay.

I had to rewrite the computer program.

Related Words

• amend
• revise
• improve
• modify
• rework
• change
• correct
• adjust
• rectify
• reform
• redraft
• remedy
• redraw
• shorten
• fix
• right
• restyle
• cut
• debug
• redress
• better
• alter
• emend
• repair
• blue-pencil
• ameliorate
• red-pencil
• perfect
• polish
• regulate
• modulate
• touch up
• mend

Dissimilar Words

• hurt
• impair
• damage
• harm
• spoil
• injure
• mar
• aggravate
• worsen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rewrite

The language of the legislation that passed the House calls for an immediate adoption of year-round daylight saving time by rewriting a federal law that sets time across the country. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Coca-Cola and the automobile predate it, and its boundaries have repeatedly been contested and rewritten. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Its work included helping to rewrite the constitutions of these countries, reform court systems, and adopt democratic rule of law principles. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Owners have tried to rewrite baseball’s spending system before. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026