Synonyms of wrote

wrote

verb

past tense of write

1

as in penned

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

• penned
• authored
• scribbled
• composed
• recorded
• printed
• typed
• rewrote
• crafted
• scratched (out)
• signed
• drafted
• revised
• formulated
• transcribed
• prepared
• redrafted
• lettered
• recast
• worded
• drew up
• phrased
• framed
• cast
• autographed
• put
• typewrote
• expressed
• penciled (in)
• couched
• registered
• took down

2

as in corresponded

to engage in an exchange of written messages

promise you'll write while you're away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corresponded
• posted
• communicated
• replied
• answered
• mailed
• telegraphed
• e-mailed
• intercommunicated
• airmailed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrote

Jo also inherited hundreds of letters that Vincent wrote and received, most exchanged with Theo. — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Following his release from jail, Archer published his prison diaries, carried on with his charity work and wrote more novels. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

In 2001, the brilliant columnist Robert Lipsyte wrote a seminal column for The New York Times on the ugly status of college sports in American higher education. — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Cap concerns Shaikin wrote about a lockout expected this winter as Major League Baseball owners attempt to implement a salary cap, which limits the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

For three decades, Hugo and Pharrell Williams wrote and produced records together under that name. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026

Infiniti will next star in the mysterious horror feature Portrait of God from rising director Dylan Clark, who wrote the script with Joe Russo. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

John Steinbeck wrote Cathy Ames, the antagonist of his novel East of Eden, as the embodiment of original sin, and in Zoe Kazan’s Netflix adaptation, Florence Pugh deftly channels the character’s ambition and cynicism. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Maguire and Strayer co-wrote every song on Taking the Long Way along with Maines. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026