Rewrite Definition

rē-rīt
rewrites, rewriting, rewritten, rewrote
verb
rewrites, rewriting, rewritten, rewrote
To write again.
Webster's New World
To write over in different words or a different form; revise.
Webster's New World
To write (news turned in by a reporter) in a form suitable for publication.
Webster's New World
To save (a usually altered file) over its most recent version in the same storage location.
American Heritage
To make revisions in written material.
American Heritage
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noun
rewrites
An article so written.
Webster's New World
The act or an instance of rewriting.
American Heritage
Something rewritten.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Rewrite

Noun

Singular:
rewrite
Plural:
rewrites

Origin of Rewrite

  • re- +"Ž write

    From Wiktionary

Rewrite Sentence Examples

  • We can rewrite history as much as we like.

  • What kind of deal did she make with Darkyn to rewrite the mating laws of the time-before-time?

  • It is founded on a MS. left by John Whitaker, the historian of Manchester; but Chalmers informs us that he found it necessary to rewrite the whole.

  • Perhaps I'll rewrite the lyrics for another purpose one day.

  • You can even rewrite classic Christmas songs like "The 12 Days of Christmas" and "'Twas the Night before Christmas" for your own personal use at parties or holiday get-togethers.

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Words Starting With

RREREW

Words Ending With

ETEITE

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Words Starting With R and Ending With E

Starts With R & Ends With EStarts With RE & Ends With EStarts With R & Ends With TE

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With R7 Letter Words Ending With E