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to form letters or words on a surface using a pen, pencil, or keyboard
He writes his notes in a notebook.
He records information in a book using a pen.
Commonly used for both handwriting and typing.
to create or compose text for publication or communication
She writes articles for a magazine.
She creates written content for a publication.
Often used for professional or creative writing.
to send a message or letter to someone
I will write to you when I arrive.
I will send you a message or letter when I get there.
Used to indicate communication through writing.
Remember common collocations like 'write a letter', 'write a book', and 'write down' to sound more natural.
'Write' can be used with or without an object. For example, 'She writes every day' (intransitive) and 'She writes a novel' (transitive).
Old English 'wrītan', from Proto-Germanic 'writan', meaning 'to score, inscribe'
The verb 'write' can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object). It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.