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Rewrites

Verb / ri:ˈraɪts / Another word for rewrites — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rewriting or revising something that has already been written.

Synonyms & similar words

rescript revision rewrite revise edit redraft amend modify correct emend polish rephrase refashion reformulate reword revamp rehash rework rescript rearrange adapt reconstruct reorganize

Example sentences

  1. I need to rewrite this paragraph to make it clearer.
  2. The author rewrote the ending of the book for the second edition.
  3. He had to rewrite his essay because he misspelled a word.
  4. The teacher asked the student to rewrite the essay with more details.
  5. She spent hours rewriting her resume to make it more attractive to employers.

Quotes

  • I never rewrite, I just reread and throw away what I don't like.
  • Rewrite in soft pencil and only on the left-hand side of the paper.
  • The main rule of writing is that if you do it with enough assurance and confidence, you're allowed to do whatever you like. So write your story as it needs to be written. Rewrite it. Revise it. Throw it out. Start again.

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