That was well writ.
Source: tatoeba (3279464)
Writ
/ɹɪt/
Synonyms for "writ" (62 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Strong matches (18)
dossierfieri faciasfileformhabere facias possessionemholographinjunctioninstrumentinterdictlegal documentlegal instrumentlegal paper
Noun(6 words)
enforcement writexecution writjudicial orderjudicial writlegal orderlegal writ
Related words (31)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bench warrant, blank, capias, caveat, chirograph.
- Sentence evidence is available for writ, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wiktionary, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "writ".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "writ"
Keep "writ" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "writ" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "writ", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "writ" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
9 entriesmandamus writnotice to appearwrit of attachmentwrit of certiorariwrit of habeas corpuswrit of mandamuswrit of possessionwrit of prohibitionwrit of summons
Collocations
6 entriescourt writlegal writwrit of executionwrit of habeas corpuswrit of mandamuswrit of summons
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
My book became the Holy writ for all those engineers.
Source: tatoeba (5225017)
Today we issue this writ, so that future generations may be free from persecution and domination.
Source: tatoeba (10693832)
Much of the country remains in the grip of powerful local warlords with private armies to enforce their writ.
Source: tatoeba (11448399)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "writ"?
Closest matches include bench warrant, blank, capias, caveat, chirograph.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "writ"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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