Wrote: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrote

 

[ roʊt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Wrote is the past tense of the verb 'write'. It refers to the action of having composed text or recorded information in written form. This can involve creating anything from letters to novels, articles, and any form of written communication.

Synonyms

composed, created, drafted

Examples of usage

  • She wrote a letter to her friend.
  • He wrote a book about history.
  • They wrote down their thoughts during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrote" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escreveu

🇮🇳 लिखा

🇩🇪 schrieb

🇮🇩 menulis

🇺🇦 написав

🇵🇱 napisał

🇯🇵 書いた

🇫🇷 écrit

🇪🇸 escribió

🇹🇷 yazdı

🇰🇷 썼다

🇸🇦 كتب

🇨🇿 napsal

🇸🇰 napísal

🇨🇳 写了

🇸🇮 napisal

🇮🇸 skrifaði

🇰🇿 жазды

🇬🇪 წერა

🇦🇿 yazdı

🇲🇽 escribió

Etymology

The word 'wrote' is derived from the Old English term 'writan', which means 'to scratch or tear, to write'. Over time, this evolved into the Middle English term 'writen', and eventually the modern word 'write'. The transition from 'writan' to 'write' reflects the phonetic changes in the English language throughout the centuries. The past tense form 'wrote' comes from the Middle English 'wrote', which indicates a completed action of writing. The use of writing has been crucial in human communication and culture, enabling the recording of thoughts, ideas, and history, thereby changing the course of society.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,012, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.