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Definition of handwrite

handwrite

/ˈhændˌɹaɪt/
hand · write
Adjective:handwritten
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Past Simple:handwrote
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Past Participle:handwritten
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Present Participle:handwriting
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handwrite Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To write manually using a pen, pencil, or other handheld instrument rather than typing or printing.

Example

"She decided to handwrite the thank-you notes to give them a more personal touch."

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• Rhymes for handwrite

• Nearby Words

handwoven
handwringer
handwringing
handwrite
handwriting
handwritten
handy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a back-formation from the earlier nouns "handwriting" and "handwriter" to distinguish manual penmanship from mechanical typing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handwrite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handwrite
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