Ghostwrite

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊstˌraɪt/

Definitions of ghostwrite

verb to write a book, article, etc. for someone else who is named as the author

Example Sentences

A1 I ghostwrite letters for my boss because he is too busy to do it himself.

A2 She ghostwrites articles for various magazines under different pseudonyms.

B1 The author hired a professional to ghostwrite his autobiography.

B2 Famous musicians often hire ghostwriters to help them write their songs.

C1 The CEO admitted to ghostwriting his speeches to ensure they were well-received by the public.

C2 The scandal erupted when it was revealed that the bestselling novel was actually ghostwritten by a team of writers.

Examples of ghostwrite in a Sentence

formal The author hired a professional writer to ghostwrite their autobiography.

informal I heard that famous singer doesn't write their own songs, they ghostwrite them.

slang I can't believe she's making me ghostwrite her paper for her!

figurative The company's CEO often has others ghostwrite his speeches to save time.

Grammatical Forms of ghostwrite

• past tense: ghostwrote
• plural: ghostwrites
• comparative: more ghostwritten
• superlative: most ghostwritten
• present tense: ghostwrites
• future tense: will ghostwrite
• perfect tense: has ghostwritten
• continuous tense: is ghostwriting
• singular: ghostwrites
• positive degree: ghostwrite
• infinitive: to ghostwrite
• gerund: ghostwriting
• participle: ghostwritten

Origin and Evolution of ghostwrite

First Known Use: 1927 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ghostwrite' originated from the practice of having someone write a book or article on behalf of another person, who is usually credited as the author.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'ghostwrite' referred specifically to writing on behalf of someone else without receiving credit. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of writing services where one person writes for another, often in exchange for payment.