typewrite

/'taiprait/

Thân thiện

She sits at the desk to typewrite a personal letter.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To write using a typewriter or keyboard: The action of producing text by pressing keys on a typewriter or computer keyboard, causing characters to be printed or displayed.

Usage

• Verb (transitive): To produce a specific text by typing.
  • She will typewrite the final report.
  • He typewrote a formal complaint to the manager.
• Verb (intransitive): To perform the action of typing.
  • She can typewrite very quickly.
  • In the past, secretaries would typewrite all day.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to typewrite out": To produce a full or complete version of something by typing.
  • He typewrote out the entire contract for review.

Variants and Related Words

• Typewriter (n): A machine with keys for producing printed characters on paper.
  • The typewriter is now considered a vintage item.
• Typist (n): A person whose job is to type documents.
  • The typist was hired for her speed and accuracy.

Synonyms

• Type: To write using a keyboard or typewriter (more common in modern usage).
• Key in: To enter data by typing on a keyboard.

Notes on Usage

• The verb "typewrite" is less common in contemporary English, having been largely replaced by the simpler verb "type." "Typewrite" often carries a more formal or historical connotation, specifically associated with using a typewriter.

Học thuật

Verb

1. write by means of a keyboard with types
   • type the acceptance letter, please

Từ đồng nghĩa

• type