handwrite
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of handwrite
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from handwriting
Example Sentences
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And I like to handwrite stuff, especially for that kind of thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
In addition to requiring students in her intro courses to handwrite their code, the paper exams will count for a higher percentage of the grade this fall, she said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
It worked well, allowing me to type up notes far faster than I could ever handwrite them.
From The Verge • Jun. 4, 2022
I couldn’t sustain the necessary postures and angles to handwrite legibly.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2021
I had to handwrite the whole thing twice, just so there were no errors in it.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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