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rewrote

 

[ riːˈroʊt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Rewrote is the past tense of the verb 'rewrite.' It means to write something again, often to improve, clarify, or update the original text. This action implies making changes or alterations to the content.

Synonyms

amended, redrafted, revised, updated

Examples of usage

  • She rewrote the essay to enhance its clarity.
  • He rewrote the script after receiving feedback from the producers.
  • The author rewrote the ending of the book to make it more compelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "rewrote" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reescreveu

🇮🇳 फिर से लिखा

🇩🇪 umschrieb

🇮🇩 menulis ulang

🇺🇦 переписав

🇵🇱 przepisał

🇯🇵 書き直した

🇫🇷 réécrit

🇪🇸 reescribió

🇹🇷 yeniden yazdı

🇰🇷 다시 썼다

🇸🇦 أعاد كتابة

🇨🇿 přepsal

🇸🇰 prepísal

🇨🇳 重写了

🇸🇮 prepisal

🇮🇸 endurskrifaði

🇰🇿 қайта жазды

🇬🇪 მინიჭა

🇦🇿 yenidən yazdı

🇲🇽 reescribió

Etymology

The word 'rewrite' is formed by combining the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', with the verb 'write'. 'Write' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'writan', which meant 'to scratch, draw, or set down in writing'. The concept of rewriting emerged as literacy developed and the need to revise written works was recognized, particularly in relation to literary works, manuscripts, and correspondence. The use of the term gained prominence during the 20th century with the rise of educational standards emphasizing the importance of editing and revising one's work. As a result, 'rewrote' became an essential part of the writing process in both academic and creative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,879, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.