writes

verb

Definition of writesnext
present tense third-person singular of write
1
as in pens
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

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as in communicates
to engage in an exchange of written messages promise you'll write while you're away

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