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write

RYT/ɹaɪt/

Formswrites, writing, wrote, written

13 meanings of write

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  1. 1
    creative workverbtransitive
    To create a book, story, poem, song or other piece of writing.

    Like building something out of words instead of bricks.

    She wants to write a children's book one day.

    He plans to write a short poem for the contest.

    UsageSay write about something. Past: wrote; have written.

    Similarcompose, author, pen

  2. 2
    put down wordsverbtransitive
    To put letters, words, or numbers on paper or a screen.

    Write your answer as a fraction, not a decimal.

    The menu is written in English and Spanish.

    UsageSay write in English or write on paper.

    Similarrecord, enter

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  3. 3
    verb
    To say something in a piece of writing, such as a report or letter.

    In her email, did Ana write that she got the job?

    She wrote that the package had arrived without damage.

    UsageSay she wrote that it arrived.

    Similarreport, state, say

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  4. 4
    verbtransitive
    To send a letter or message to someone.

    Like sending your words across a distance on paper.

    Don't forget to write your grandmother this week.

    I write my friend every month while she is abroad.

    UsageSay write to me. Americans also say write me.

    Similarcontact, message

  5. 5
    build programsverbtransitive
    To make a computer program by putting together instructions in a language that computers can follow.

    She learned to write simple games when she was twelve.

    He wrote a small app to keep track of his running.

    UsageSay write code in Python.

    Similarcode, program

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Origin

This word comes from Old English wrītan, which meant to carve or write. Its history before early Germanic is unclear.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 3 facts