Write to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
RITE-too, RITE-tuh, RITE-tih
ɹˈaɪt/ /tˈuː
rite-TOO
Definition
To send a written message, letter, or email to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both paper and electronic communication. 'Write to' is followed by the person receiving the message. Common in formal or semi-formal contexts, e.g., 'write to your manager.' Not used for brief notes or messages ('text' or 'message' is used instead).
Spanish: escribir aPortuguese (BR): escrever paraPortuguese (PT): escrever aChinese (Simplified): 写信给Chinese (Traditional): 寫信給Hindi: को पत्र लिखनाArabic: يكتب إلىBengali: চিঠি লেখা - বার্তা লেখাRussian: написатьJapanese: ～に手紙を書く - ～にメールを書くVietnamese: viết choKorean: ~에게 편지를 쓰다 - ~에게 이메일을 쓰다Turkish: -e mektup yazmak - -e e-posta yazmakUrdu: کو خط لکھناIndonesian: menulis kepada
Example Sentences
I will write to my grandmother this weekend.
basic
Please write to us if you have questions.
basic
He forgot to write to his friend on her birthday.
basic
Did you ever write to your pen pal in Japan?
natural
I'm planning to write to the company about my order.
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If they don't reply, I'll just write to their customer service department again.
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