Synonyms for rewrite

Grammar : Verb

Spell : verb ree-rahyt; noun ree-rahyt

Phonetic Transcription : verb riˈraɪt; noun ˈriˌraɪt

Définition of rewrite

Origin : "to write again," 1560s, from re- "back, again" + write (v.). Related: Rewrote; rewritten; rewriting. Journalistic rewrite man is recorded from 1901. As a noun from 1926.

verb revise

Example sentences :

Lieutenant Willis, you will see each of the men and tell them they must rewrite their letters.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

These two sentences are so faulty that the only way to mend them is to rewrite them.
Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)

In the mornings he was given a few short clippings to rewrite and that was all.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

"Grab a typewriter and rewrite these," he said, handing the clippings to John.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

"I shall have to ask you to rewrite that last page," she said regretfully.
Extract from : « Mary Ware's Promised Land » by Annie Fellows Johnston

I know all these details of his story, because it fell to me to rewrite it.
Extract from : « The Escape of Mr. Trimm » by Irvin S. Cobb

Smiling, Foma related to him how Shchurov suggested to rewrite the notes.
Extract from : « Foma Gordyeff » by Maxim Gorky

Dumont offered to rewrite and to superintend their publication.
Extract from : « The English Utilitarians, Volume I. » by Leslie Stephen

A similar reason has prevented all attempt to rewrite or alter these notes.
Extract from : « The Spirit of Rome » by Vernon Lee

She was wanting to correct the proofs of the book and rewrite the prefatory memoir.
Extract from : « The Longest Journey » by E. M. Forster

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