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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

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

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to compose

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

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to draft

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

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to take down

to write information for later use

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to jot down

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

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to write down

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

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to write out

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

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to scribble

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

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to dash off

to quickly write something down

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to scrawl

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

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to pen

to write a letter, novel, play, etc.

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to pencil

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

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to chalk

to create content using chalk as the writing or drawing instrument

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to transcribe

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

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to script

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

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to caption

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

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to inscribe

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

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to annotate

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

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to preface

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

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

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to sign

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

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to fill out

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

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to set down

to write thoughts or information on paper

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