write out
Britishverb
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to put into writing or reproduce in full form in writing
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to exhaust (oneself or one's creativity) by excessive writing
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to remove (a character) from a television or radio series
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Express in writing, especially in full form. For example, Write out your request on this form , or No abbreviations allowed; you have to write everything out . [Mid-1500s]
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write oneself out . Exhaust one's energies or abilities by writing too much, as in He's been doing a novel a year for ages, but now he's written himself out . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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In this setup, the boss would write out concrete goals for the worker to hit and outline the steps needed to get there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
Often, “Eddington” plays out so formally and predictably that it’s like watching someone write out the thing that’s making them anxious on paper, word for word.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025
The authors instructed physicians to write out and justify their differential diagnoses at each stage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024
Which is why I’m probably going to watch something, order takeout and sort of write out my week ahead and make sure everything is organized.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023
He’d never ask her to write out her love and then let someone else read the letter.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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