write in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Add a name onto a ballot
Why “in”? You step inside the circle. To be in is to belong or take part.
“Voters wrote in her name as a protest.”
“Some voters wrote in a local teacher's name.”
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Write in means add a name onto a ballot. Write out means write something in full, especially by hand.
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write out
A contrast learners often mix up
Write something in full, especially by hand
blend in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Look or behave like the people around you
bring in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
chime in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Add a comment to a conversation
chip in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Contribute money or effort to a shared cause
come in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
count in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Include as a participant
cut in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Interrupt a conversation suddenly
Tell it apart
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