write

/ɹˈa‌ɪt/

/ˈɹaɪt/

to write

MAIN VERB

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

1.1

to know how to use a pen, pencil, etc. to mark coherent or readable words or letters

1.2

(of a pen or pencil) to function properly or in way that is mentioned

to compose a written message and send it to someone as a letter or email

2.1

to put the information that is required in the appropriate places on a form

to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced

synonyms : compose

3.1

to compose a musical piece

synonyms : compose

3.2

to state or declare the words or the information mentioned, especially in a book

(computing) to enter data into a computer or disk

synonyms : save

Examples

1. The teacher wrote the alphabet letters in a straight row on the whiteboard.

2. The teacher wrote the homework assignments on the board as a list.

3. During the language class, the teacher wrote new vocabulary on the whiteboard.

4. Write your name at the top of the paper.