Indite

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaɪt/

Definitions of indite

verb to compose or write, especially in a literary or artistic manner

Example Sentences

A1 I indite a letter to my friend every week.

A2 She indites poems in her free time.

B1 The author indited a new novel that became a bestseller.

B2 He indited a powerful speech that moved the audience to tears.

C1 The professor indited a groundbreaking research paper on climate change.

C2 The famous writer indited his memoirs before his passing.

Examples of indite in a Sentence

formal The writer was asked to indite a formal letter to the board of directors.

informal I'll indite a quick note to remind everyone about the meeting tomorrow.

slang I'm going to indite a rap about my life and struggles.

figurative Her poetry has the power to indite the emotions of the reader.

Grammatical Forms of indite

• past tense: indited
• plural: indites
• comparative: more indite
• superlative: most indite
• present tense: indites
• future tense: will indite
• perfect tense: have indited
• continuous tense: is inditing
• singular: indite
• positive degree: indite
• infinitive: to indite
• gerund: inditing
• participle: indited

Origin and Evolution of indite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'indite' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'enditer' meaning 'to dictate or compose'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indite' evolved to mean 'to write or compose' in English literature and poetry.