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wrote

v.
US //ˈɹoʊt// UK //ɹˈəʊt// wrote
  1. 1 past participle (non-standard) (v.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Dialect

    a different way to say 'written' that some people use in casual speech.

    the past participle of 'write' used in place of 'written'.

    Example

    He said he had already wrote the email, but I never received it.

    Example

    In some regional dialects, you might hear a speaker say they have 'wrote' a message rather than 'written' it.

    Usage

    Used as a past participle in certain regional or non-standard dialects.

    Teacher's tip

    Learners should recognize this in casual speech or literature but should always use 'written' in their own writing and formal speaking.

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