Synonyms for

Scribe

Verb / skraɪb / Another word for scribe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who writes things down, especially as a job.

Synonyms & similar words

scratchawl augustineugenescribe scrivener penman scribe scriber copyist scribbler writer clerk copyist record-keeper notary stenographer transcriber amenuensis secretary scrivener journalist reporter correspondent chronicler biographer historian annotator commentator pundit essayist

Example sentences

  1. The scribe wrote down the recipe so it wouldn't be forgotten.
  2. The scribe copied the important document by hand.
  3. The scribe recorded the king's speech for future generations to read.
  4. The scribe's handwriting was neat and easy to read.
  5. The scribe used a quill pen to write on the parchment.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with. - Marty Feldman
  • Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. - E.L. Doctorow
  • The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. - Mark Twain

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