handwrite
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of handwrite
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from handwriting
Example Sentences
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At the center of the Venn diagram of people who love technology and love to handwrite everything, there’s ReMarkable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
“As a general rule, reading and writing go hand in hand, and the ability to actually handwrite is key in the development of young learners.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024
In addition to requiring students in her intro courses to handwrite their code, the paper exams will count for a higher percentage of the grade this fall, she said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
I couldn’t sustain the necessary postures and angles to handwrite legibly.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2021
He taught me how to handwrite the alphabet before I went to school.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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