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English noun: rewrite

1. rewrite (communication) something that has been written again


SamplesThe rewrite was much better.


Synonymsrescript, revision


Broader (hypernym)piece of writing, writing, written material


English verb: rewrite

1. rewrite (communication) write differently; alter the writing of


SamplesThe student rewrote his thesis.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)write


Narrower (hyponym)decipher, decode, decrypt, revise, transcribe, transcribe, transliterate

2. rewrite (creation) rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose


SamplesRe-write a play for use in schools.


ExamplesDid he rewrite his major works over a short period of time?


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)compose, indite, pen, write


Domain categoryauthorship, composition, penning, writing









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