Penned Meaning in English
word · lemma: pen
Definition
To write something, especially a story, letter, or poem. Usually used in a formal or literary context.
Usage & Nuances
'Penned' is formal and literary, rarely used in daily conversation. Commonly found in writing reviews or biographies ('She penned three novels'). Do not confuse with 'pen' as a noun (the writing instrument).
Spanish: escribir (literario) - redactarPortuguese (BR): escrever (formar texto) - redigirPortuguese (PT): escrever (formar texto) - redigirChinese (Simplified): 写下（文学地）Chinese (Traditional): 寫下（文學上）Hindi: लिखा (साहित्यिक)Arabic: كتب (بأسلوب أدبي)Bengali: লিখেছেন - রচনা করেছেনRussian: написал - сочинилJapanese: 執筆した - 書いたVietnamese: chắp bút - viếtKorean: 집필했다 - 썼다Turkish: kaleme aldı - yazdıUrdu: تحریر کیا - لکھاIndonesian: menulis - menggubah
Example Sentences
She penned a letter to her friend.
basic
The poet penned many famous poems.
basic
He penned his first book at sixteen.
basic
The article was penned by a famous journalist.
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She penned her thoughts in her diary every night.
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J.K. Rowling penned the Harry Potter series.
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