write

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

2 to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away Synonyms correspondRelated Words communicate, intercommunicate; airmail, e-mail, telegraph; mail, post; answer, reply