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(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

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  • “it's shit like this used to make gay art seen "lesser" because "oh it's just those silly stupid horny WOMEN, they can't actually write anything deep and meaningful so don't take them seriously"”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “more yesterday. It feels like I have been working on this for a long time but it really shows how much time & effort it takes to research & write up. /2”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “>> Kate, if if you write dead,”

  • “you to write that in Serbian, but can”

  • “>> Then cast members, you will write down”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(intransitive) To compose and send written information (to).

My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.
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  • “I never thought I'd write a STEM book. Math was always my weakest subject — and yet here I am #STEM #Books #EarlyMath #PictureBooks #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ReadAloud #ChildrensBooks #Literacy #EarlyLearning #Educators jessieatkin.com/me-a-stem-bo...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Tell Congress: Demand Acting AG Blanche release ALL of the Epstein files now. Write a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “you to write that in Serbian, but can”

  • “>> Kate, if if you write dead,”

  • “>> Then cast members, you will write down”

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(ambitransitive) To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

Origin: From , from , from , from , from . Cognate with , , (> , rieten), , , , , , , , . See also rit and rat. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Write means: To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

write means: To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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