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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
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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

Ex: In the quiet library , she sat down compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend .
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to draft
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to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

Ex: As a screenwriter, he understood the importance of drafting scenes before finalizing the screenplay.
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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

Ex: I 'll jot down the address before I forget it .
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to record something on a piece of paper by writing

Ex: Please write the instructions down for future reference.
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to write something on paper, ensuring it is clear and includes all the necessary details

Ex: The employees were instructed to select a team slogan and write it out on the banner with care.
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to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

Ex: In the rush to take notes , he would scribble the key points , making it challenging to decipher later .
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to quickly write something down

Ex: Realizing she forgot to send a birthday card , she dash off a last-minute greeting before the day ended .
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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.

Ex: The aspiring playwright spent penning a captivating script for the upcoming theater production .
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to pencil
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to create content using a pencil as the writing or drawing instrument

Ex: Before inking the final version , the comic book artist penciled each frame to ensure the composition was just right .
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to chalk
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to create content using chalk as the writing or drawing instrument

Ex: In the bustling market , street chalked prices and specials on their blackboards to attract customers .
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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.

Ex: The marketing team collaborated script a persuasive advertisement for the new product .
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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

Ex: As a tradition , graduates inscribe their yearbooks with fond memories and best wishes for the future .
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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

Ex: The poet thought it essential preface the poetry collection with insights into the inspiration behind each piece .
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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

Ex: We spell our last names when making reservations to avoid any misunderstandings .
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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

Ex: Participants were asked fill out a questionnaire to provide feedback on the training program .
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to write thoughts or information on paper

Ex: I need to set down the instructions for assembling this furniture.
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