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written definition

writ·ten (rit′'n)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

write

adjective

put down in a form to be read; not spoken or oral

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written Synonyms

written

modif.

  1. Composed

    set forth, authored, penned, drafted, drawn up, reported, signed, turned out, fictionalized, arranged, rearranged, adapted, ghost-written, recorded, dictated; see also composed 1.

  2. Inscribed

    copied, scriptural, transcribed, printed, lettered, autographed, signed, put in writing, in black and white, under one's hand; see also typed 1.


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written Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • have: We know for sure that Frowin had books written and which books these were.

Modifies a noun

  • consent: Landlord must always give his written consent to tenant.

Modifying Another Word

  • well: They are all well written, accurate and engaging.
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