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(transitive) To physically make letters and words on a writing surface; to inscribe. / (transitive) To write, especially a literary or artistic work; to compose. / To dictate; to prompt.

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indite

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Source Word

indite

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnˈdaɪt/

Verb

transitive obsolete

(transitive) To physically make letters and words on a writing surface; to inscribe. / (transitive) To write, especially a literary or artistic work; to compose. / To dictate; to prompt.

Japanese Meaning

物理的に文字や言葉を書き表す、記すこと / 文学的・芸術的な作品を執筆・作曲すること / 誰かの口述や指示に従い書き記すこと（口述筆記）

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Please indite your name and address at the top of the form with a ballpoint pen.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

この用紙の上部にボールペンで名前と住所をご記入ください。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To physically make letters and words on a writing surface; to inscribe.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To write, especially a literary or artistic work; to compose.

It is certain that the mere act of inditing tends, in a great degree, to the logicalisation of thought. Whenever, on account of its vagueness, I am dissatisfied with a conception of the brain, I resort forthwith to the pen, for the purpose of obtaining, through its aid, the necessary form, consequence, and precision.

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