write

/raɪt/ /raɪt/ /waɪt/ /waɪt/ /wraɪt/ /wraɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark (characters) on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil, as in writing

“She sat at her desk and began to write her novel.”

2. verb

to compose or create written content

“He likes to write poetry in his free time.”

3. verb

to record (information) in a book or on a document

“Please write down the date and time of the meeting.”

4. noun

the act of writing or the written content

“Her essay is a good example of her writing skills.”

5. verb

to draw or make marks on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil

“The child likes to write on the sidewalk with chalk.”

6. verb

to send or transmit written content, typically through a computer or mobile device

“Can you write me an email to confirm the meeting?”

7. verb

to compose or create musical notes

“He likes to write music for his band.”

8. verb

to draw or paint

“The artist likes to write landscapes with oil paint.”

9. verb

to draw or make marks on a surface, typically with a tool or implement

“The architect likes to write building designs with a computer.”

10. noun

a mark or character used to represent a sound or concept in writing

“The word ‘write’ consists of seven letters and five write.”

11. noun

a single line or stroke of the pen or pencil

“The writer made a few write before stopping.”

Synonyms

  • author
  • compose
  • pen
  • scrawl
  • scribble
  • scribble

Antonyms

  • delete
  • erase