verb
indite
Indite (verb) means to physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe.
verb
1
To physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe.
2
To write (something, especially a literary or artistic work); to compose.
3
To dictate (something); to prompt.
4
To ask or invite (someone).
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Etymology
Originally a variant of indict; from Middle English enditen, endyten, from Old French enditer, from Late Latin indictāre, from in- + dictare (“to declare”). Doublet of indict.
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What is the meaning of indite?
"indite" (verb) means to physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe.
What are the different meanings of indite?
"indite" has 3 main meanings: 1. To physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe; 2. To write (something, especially a literary or artistic work); to compose; 3. To dictate (something); to prompt.