Synonyms of write

write

verb

ˈrīt 

1

as in to pen

to compose and set down on paper the words of

a staunch supporter of the old school, he prefers to write all of his letters by hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pen
• author
• compose
• scribble
• record
• rewrite
• print
• scratch (out)
• craft
• letter
• formulate
• prepare
• revise
• transcribe
• type
• sign
• recast
• draft
• word
• draw up
• cast
• put
• phrase
• redraft
• pencil (in)
• register
• typewrite
• take down
• express
• frame
• autograph
• couch

2

as in to communicate

to engage in an exchange of written messages

promise you'll write while you're away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communicate
• correspond
• post
• answer
• mail
• reply
• telegraph
• intercommunicate
• e-mail
• airmail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of write

However, as Mariska Hargitay notes, the story was written far ahead of the current events, and instead is meant to speak to the prevalence of rape victims struggling to find justice. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Eventually, Bird’s film — with a script co-written by Matthew Robbins — gets to the meat of the action when Venus’ extremely complicated life runs smack into Ray and his knack for sniffing out bad guys. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026

Now, a new killer has murdered an altar boy and used his blood to write her name. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Fraser and Wood were both asked about the potential for a sequel or follow-on movie given that the book’s writer Andy Weir has spoken about writing another novel connected to the story. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing write

• write down
• write off