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Synonyms of write

13 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for write is store. Other synonyms of write are scribble, scrawl and inscribe. The opposite of write is read.

Synonyms and similar words for write

verbTo form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

  • inscribeTo write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to...
  • scrawlTo write something hastily or illegibly.
  • scribbleTo write or draw carelessly and in a hurry.

verbTo show (information, etc) in written form.

verbTo record data mechanically or electronically.

  • saveTo write a file to disk or other storage medium.

verbTo fill in, to complete using words.

verbBe the author of.

  • authorTo create a work as its author.
  • penTo write (an article, a book, etc.).

verbSend (a letter) to.

  • to post

verbMore synonyms

  • storeTo write (something) into memory or registers.

Opposite of write

verbAntonym(s) of.

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of write

  1. verb To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
  2. verb To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
  3. verb To compose and send written information (to).

Full definition of write

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Questions about synonyms of write

What is another word for write?
Write has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as store, scribble, scrawl and inscribe.
What is the opposite of write?
The opposite of write is read.
What does write mean?
Write means to form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: write (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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