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to handwrite

to handwrite

2 3.4
Write something by hand instead of typing it
  • verb
  • /ˈhændˌraɪt/
translation icon : escribir a mano
  • He also continues to handwrite the majority of his productions but does use a computer for some school-based work.
  • handwrite letters
  • students handwrite

He said, I want you to handwrite your entire life story for me and your family story.

Examples

  • Students could then choose whether they would like to handwrite their responses or type them from the iPads.

    Blog text (14)

  • But I like that you still handwrite things.

    Midnight Sun (2018)

  • I require the students to handwrite their journals.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Handwrite your goals in present or current tense, for example...

    Blog text (16)

  • I handwrite my character bibles, but a computer works just as well.

    Academic text (2011)

  • On the IEP, it is noted that Donna enjoys writing but struggles to consistently handwrite legible letters and words.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Davy, took copious notes, went back to his room and handwrote an entire volume of Davy's lectures.

  • I always handwrite my notes during lectures to help me remember the material better.

  • She prefers to handwrite invitations instead of sending them by email for a personal touch.

  • Before exams, students are encouraged to handwrite their study guides to reinforce learning.

Synonyms

to write
vsto handwrite
∞ 1.0

Put letters and words onto a surface using a pen or keyboard

is the manual method specifically rather than using a keyboard or printing
to write down
vsto handwrite
214 1.1

Put information on paper to help you remember it later

is done manually rather than using electronic or typed methods
to write up
vsto handwrite
38 3.5

Put information into a complete report

is the manual act but not necessarily the formal or finished version
to jot down
vsto handwrite
  • Informal
27 2.9

To write a short note quickly to remember something

is done manually but does not imply speed or brevity
to write out
vsto handwrite
25 2.4

Put all the details on a form or paper

is the manual act without focusing on complete detailed form
to pen
vsto handwrite
  • Literature
11 6.0

To write something carefully, often a long text

is the manual act, not specifically about composing formal literary works
to print
vsto handwrite
4 1.0

To write words by hand using separate upright letters

is the same manual action but not focused on letter style
to scribe
vsto handwrite
3 7.4

To mark a surface with a sharp point or write something carefully by hand

is the general manual action without special careful marking
to pen in
vsto handwrite
1 4.2

To write down an idea, plan, or appointment

is performed manually rather than by electronic typing

Antonyms

to print
397 1.0

To make text and pictures on paper with a printer

to type
367 1.0

To write words using a keyboard on a computer or typewriter

How Manual

to handwrite
2 3.4
to print
397 1.0
to type
367 1.0

Surface Forms

handwrite infinitive
handwriting present participle
handwrites third person singular
handwrote past
handwritten past participle

Morphology

handwrite = hand + write (transparent) = hand + write

Literal compound of 'hand' + 'write' meaning 'to write by hand'; the meaning is directly deducible from the parts.

Etymology

The word handwrite is made from hand and write, where hand means 'the part of your body you use to hold a pen' and write means 'to make letters'. So, to handwrite something is to write it with your hand rather than typing or printing.