wrote
What is another word for wrote? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — The past tense of write: formed letters, words or symbols on a surface, or composed a text, letter, piece of music or program.
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How to use wrote
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wrote a letter
wrote about
wrote down
wrote back
Neutral and standard.
Etymology
Past tense of write, from Old English writan, originally meaning to scratch or incise.
Full origin of wrote →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between wrote and written?
"Wrote" is the simple past and is used on its own: I wrote the report yesterday. "Written" is the past participle and needs an auxiliary verb such as have, has, had or was: I have written the report, the report was written by me.
Is "I have wrote" correct?
No. After have, has or had you need the participle: "I have written". "I have wrote" is non-standard, though it occurs in some regional dialects.
What is the difference between wrote and rote?
They sound alike but are unrelated. "Wrote" is the past tense of write. "Rote" is a noun meaning mechanical memorisation, as in learning multiplication tables by rote.
