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rewrite

1 of 2verb
/ri:.raɪt/
Forms:rewrites,rewriting,rewrote,rewritten
1

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

  • She rewrote the lyrics to fit the new melody.
  • The author rewrote the ending of the novel to give it a happier conclusion.
  • He had to rewrite the report after receiving feedback from his supervisor.
  • The script was rewritten several times before the final version was approved.
  • She decided to rewrite her essay to make it clearer.
2

to change something to suit a new or different purpose

  • The company rewrote its policies to comply with new regulations.
  • He rewrote the software code to make it compatible with the latest operating system.
  • The teacher rewrote the lesson plan to accommodate the needs of her students.
  • The marketing team rewrote the advertisement to target a different audience.
  • She rewrote the recipe to make it suitable for a vegan diet.