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Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Writing

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to writing such as "draft", "scribble", and "compose".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to write
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can write a note for the delivery person ?
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to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

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

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to write information for later use

Ex: Can take down the contact information and pass it along to the team ?
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to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style

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to record something on a piece of paper by writing

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

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

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to quickly write something down

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

Ex: scrawled his name on the paper before rushing out the door .
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to pen
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to write a letter, novel, play, etc.

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

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to chalk
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to create content using chalk as the writing or drawing instrument

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

Ex: The researcher spent transcribing handwritten historical documents into a digital format for archival purposes .
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to script
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to write the words used in a movie, play, etc.

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

Ex: The nature photographer captions his Instagram posts with details about the location and the wildlife featured in the image .
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to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

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

Ex: During the book club discussion , members annotate passages with thoughts and questions .
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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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to spell
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to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

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

Ex: Right now , the executive is signing letters for the upcoming mailing .
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to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

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to write thoughts or information on paper

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