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Uncommonwrit
The correct spelling is writ.
How to pronounce writ
noun
IPA: /ɹɪt/
Say it like: Rit
The correct spelling is writ. A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something. For example: "The pupil wrote his name on the paper."
Usage Examples
“The pupil wrote his name on the paper.”
“My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.”
“(UK) Please write to me when you get there.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.
- 2.Authority, power to enforce compliance.
- 3.That which is written; writing.
verb
- 1.To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
- 2.To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
- 3.To send written information to.
- 4.To show (information, etc) in written form.
- 5.To be an author.
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