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Rewriting

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

Definition

Rewriting means to write something again in order to make it better or to change it.

Synonyms & similar words

rewrite revising revise edit amend modify redraft rephrase reword retouch correct emend reform reshape revamp reconstruct reimagine recreate redevelop refashion rework reorganize

Example sentences

  1. I am rewriting my essay to make it better.
  2. The author is rewriting the ending of the book.
  3. She spent all night rewriting her speech.
  4. The company is rewriting their policy.
  5. Can you help me with rewriting this sentence?

Quotes

  • The beautiful part of writing is that you don't have to get it right the first time, unlike, say, a brain surgeon. You can always do it better, find the exact word, the apt phrase, the leaping simile. - Robert Cormier
  • Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts. - Larry L. King
  • The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe. - Gustave Flaubert

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