What does "screenwrite" mean?

To write (a script) for film or television.

What is a synonym for "screenwrite"?

Common synonyms include: script, script.

Screenwrite

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To write (a script) for film or television.
"That was two years ago, and Patricia MacLachlan, the author of the children's book from which the TV Sarah derived, has been prevailed upon to screenwrite a sequel."

Synonyms

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script script

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"That was two years ago, and Patricia MacLachlan, the author of the children's book from which the TV Sarah derived, has been prevailed upon to screenwrite a sequel."

Etymology

From screen + write.

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