write

[US]/raɪt/
[UK]/raɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to compose, create, or express in written form
vt. to put thoughts, ideas, or information into written form; to compose or pen

Phrases & Collocations

write down

read and write

write in

write about

write on

write out

write an article

write off

write up

write back

write operation

write head

write the book

write words

write home about

write soon

write checks

write a play

Example Sentences

to write a composition

write a poem; write a prelude.

write on the back of a postcard.

the ability to write clearly.

I write in haste.

write a long report.

write in with your query.

Write to him now.

write out a request.

to write (down) the address

Please write or cable.

to write the first operetta

it fell to me to write to Shephard.

write in a clear and lucid style.

To write correctly is my study.

Write while I dictate.

Real-world Examples

The trauma said don't write this poem.

Source: Here is a poem.

But, Auntie, don't you even know what he wrote?

Source: Reciting beautiful English prose for you.

Austen might have written sermons; she wrote novels instead.

Source: Literature

He called when I was writing something.

Source: Pronunciation: Basic Course in American English Pronunciation

Many apps aren't written in Indian languages.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2018 Collection

The laws, though, are still being written.

Source: CNN Selected August 2015 Collection

My blood will only write the future.

Source: Lost Girl Season 05

Sheldon, I, uh, I wrote this brochure.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

Assistant Principals do not write my letters!

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

So Hunter has been written in the space.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 13

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