The next word in our vocabulary boost series is WRITE. WRITE is a high frequency verb that can be used as a synonym of take notes, discard, redact. There are numerous collocations and phrasal verbs that are formed using WRITE.
As recommended in our START method (HERE), you should always learn vocabulary as a short phrase and relate new words to synonyms and use them. Click (HERE) and (HERE) for advice on how to learn more vocabulary and HERE for an example of a great strategy to learn new words.
Collocations:
To learn new collocations and word patterns you should create phrases using them and also do exercises (HERE)
Write a review
Write a blog
Write a review
Write a book
Write a letter
Write a story
Write a note
Write on paper
Write on the wall
Write in rough
Write in neat
Do a writing
Have something in writing
Write by hand
Inspire somebody to write
Prompt somebody to write
Write about something
Phrasal verbs:
The learning of phrasal verbs is best done using this method (HERE)
Write off – discard
I had to write off the job offer as I didn´t have the means of transport to make the long commute
Write out – write in full
I was sick of my job so I decided to write out my resignation letter
Write down – take notes
In class I always write down everything the teacher say of interest
Write back – answer someone in written format
I decided to write back to my pen pal to explain what was going on
Write in – add a name to a list
Can you write me in for the course on Saturday?
Write into – add a specific detail
I wrote the new information into the minutes (notes) of the meeting
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To learn how to use WRITE you need to practice and put these words and collocations into your own words to be able to remember them.
