write out

verb

wrote out; written out; writing out; writes out

transitive verb

: to write especially in a full and complete form

Examples of write out in a Sentence

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So, for that matter, is the recognizable Tim Horton’s Donut Shop sign written out in Farsi — a visual joke that doubles as the apotheosis of Rankin’s cross-cultural exchange program. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025 Then there are secret menus, items that only insiders can recommend, never written out in any official capacity but known by the people who know. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025 Top official asks if they should be 'written out of the plot' Fort Lauderdale condo building for sale. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 Patrice Lumumba, but who was almost written out of history. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for write out

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of write out was in the 15th century

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“Write out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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