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to write
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to compose
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to draft
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to take down
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to jot down
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to write down
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to write out
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to scribble
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to dash off
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to scrawl
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to pen
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to pencil
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to chalk
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to transcribe
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to script
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to caption
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to inscribe
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to annotate
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to preface
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to spell
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to sign
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to fill out
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to set down
to write
to write
Verb
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to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

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He quickly wrote the important phone number.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to compose
to compose
Verb
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
o
s
z
e

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

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transitive
to draft
to draft
Verb
d
d
r
r
a
æ
f
f
t
t

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

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transitive
to take down
to take down
Verb
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/tˈeɪk dˈaʊn/

to write information for later use

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
down
to jot down
to jot down
Verb
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/dʒˈɑːt dˈaʊn/

to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
jot
phrase's particle
down
to write down
to write down
Verb
uk flag
/ɹˈaɪt dˈaʊn/

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
write
phrase's particle
down
to write out
to write out
Verb
uk flag
/ɹˈaɪt ˈaʊt/

to write something on paper, ensuring it is clear and includes all the necessary details

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
write
phrase's particle
out
to scribble
to scribble
Verb
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
ɪ
bb
b
ə
l
l
e

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

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transitive
to dash off
to dash off
Verb
uk flag
/dˈæʃ ˈɔf/

to quickly write something down

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
dash
phrase's particle
off
to scrawl
to scrawl
Verb
s
s
c
k
r
r
a
ɔ
w
l
l

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to pen
to pen
Verb
p
p
e
e
n
n

to write a letter, novel, play, etc.

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transitive
to pencil
to pencil
Verb
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
c
s
i
l
l

to create content using a pencil as the writing or drawing instrument

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transitive
to chalk
to chalk
Verb
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
l
k
k

to create content using chalk as the writing or drawing instrument

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transitive
to transcribe
to transcribe
Verb
t
t
r
r
a
æ
n
n
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
b
b
e

to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to script
to script
Verb
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
ɪ
p
p
t
t

to write the words used in a movie, play, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to caption
to caption
Verb
c
k
a
æ
p
p
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

to provide a brief description or explanation for an image, video, or piece of content

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transitive
to inscribe
to inscribe
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
b
b
e

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to annotate
to annotate
Verb
a
æ
nn
n
o
ə
t
t
a
t
t
e

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to preface
to preface
Verb
uk flag
/ˈpɹɛfəs/

to start a written work with a brief statement or introduction, often written by the author or editor, to provide context or explain the purpose

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transitive
to spell
to spell
Verb
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
ll
l

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

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transitive
to sign
to sign
Verb
s
s
i
g
n
n

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

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transitive
to fill out
to fill out
Verb
uk flag
/fˈɪl ˈaʊt/

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
fill
phrase's particle
out
to set down
to set down
Verb
uk flag
/sˈɛt dˈaʊn/

to write thoughts or information on paper

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
set
phrase's particle
down

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