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write

[ raɪt ]

Verb

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Verb}

communication

To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface such as paper with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.

Synonyms

compose, inscribe, pen, scribble

Examples of usage

She wrote a letter to her friend.
He wrote his name on the document.
Please write your answer in the space provided.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

create

To create a literary work, document, or piece of text by putting words together.

Synonyms

author, compose, create, draft

Examples of usage

She wrote a novel that became a bestseller.
He wrote a song for the movie.
The author wrote a captivating article.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

music

To compose music or lyrics.

Synonyms

compose, craft, create

Examples of usage

He wrote the melody for the new song.
The band wrote the lyrics together.

Translations

Translations of the word "write" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escrever

🇮🇳 लिखना

🇩🇪 schreiben

🇮🇩 menulis

🇺🇦 писати

🇵🇱 pisać

🇯🇵 書く (かく)

🇫🇷 écrire

🇪🇸 escribir

🇹🇷 yazmak

🇰🇷 쓰다

🇸🇦 يكتب

🇨🇿 psát

🇸🇰 písať

🇨🇳 写 (xiě)

🇸🇮 pisati

🇮🇸 skrifa

🇰🇿 жазу

🇬🇪 წერა (wera)

🇦🇿 yazmaq

🇲🇽 escribir

Word origin

The word 'write' originated from Old English 'writan' which meant to score, outline, or draw. The term evolved over time to encompass the act of forming letters or symbols to convey meaning. Writing has been a crucial form of communication and expression throughout human history, from ancient cave paintings to modern literature and digital text.