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/ˈɹiˌɹaɪt, ɹiˈɹaɪt/
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VERB
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write differently; alter the writing of
The student rewrote his thesis -
rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose
re-write a play for use in schools
NOUN
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something that has been written again
the rewrite was much better
How To Use rewrite In A Sentence
- The Chief Inspector has suggested a complete overhaul of the good book, reducing it to a pacier 250 pages, a greater focus on “Floods and brimstone and other cool stuff” and a possible rewrite by Dan Brown to “Sex the whole thing up a bit.” Archive 2008-10-01
- For example, when the author of Luke rewrites the story in 1 Kings 17 of Elijah raising the son of a widow he met at the gate of a city , to become a story of Jesus raising the son of a widow he met at the gate of a city, Luke copies out 'kai edoken auton te metri autou' from the old story. BBC 1 Sunday - The miracles of Jesus part 1 - Rageh Omaar
- The producer disliked the script and demanded a rewrite.
- It might also rewrite the science books. Times, Sunday Times
- They also rewrite the articles to freshen up the information and publish it anew, which gives them more mileage from the initial work. Just The FAQs For Authors: MaAnna Stephenson | The Creative Penn
- This week, rewrite a film, any film. Times, Sunday Times
- It might also rewrite the science books. Times, Sunday Times
- Take the systems we have now rewrite them, combine them and reenforce them with up to date coverages. Sources: White House considers drafting health care bill
- By the final chapter, you realise you've been reading a crazy rewrite of The Maltese Falcon.
- Members of the next assembly, to be elected in February, could rewrite the rules, or throw out the supplementary pension plan entirely.
