Phrase guide

write in

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To write a letter to, e.g. a publication.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • If you have any questions, you can write in to the following address.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To fill in something required, by writing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Don't forget to write in your details on the paper.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To vote for a candidate not on the ballot by writing their name.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

write to an organization

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Many listeners wrote in after the controversial radio program

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: write

5

verb

Meaning 5

cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Many voters wrote in the names of strangers

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vote

History

Etymology

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