writing verb
writ·ing
The verb form of writing is write
W wDefinitions
- verb with object writing to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name on the board. 1
- verb with object writing to express or communicate in writing; give a written account of. 1
- verb with object writing to fill in the blank spaces of (a printed form) with writing: to write a check. 1
- verb with object writing to execute or produce by setting down words, figures, etc.: to write two copies of a letter. 1
- verb with object writing to compose and produce in words or characters duly set down: to write a letter to a friend. 1
- verb with object writing to produce as author or composer: to write a sonnet; to write a symphony. 1
- verb with object writing to trace significant characters on, or mark or cover with writing. 1
- verb with object writing to cause to be apparent or unmistakable: Honesty is written on his face. 1
- verb with object writing Computers. to transfer (information, data, programs, etc.) from storage to secondary storage or an output medium. 1
- verb with object writing Stock Exchange. to sell (options). 1
- verb with object writing to underwrite. 1
- verb without object writing to trace or form characters, words, etc., with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means, or as a pen or the like does: He writes with a pen. 1
- verb without object writing to write as a profession or occupation: She writes for the Daily Inquirer. 1
- verb without object writing to express ideas in writing. 1
- verb without object writing to write a letter or letters, or communicate by letter: Write if you get work. 1
- verb without object writing to compose or work as a writer or author. 1
- verb without object writing Computers. to write into a secondary storage device or output medium. 1