INDITE Meaning and
Definition
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Indite is a verb that refers to the act of composing or writing, particularly in a formal or literary manner. It is often used to describe the production of written work, such as poems, essays, or formal documents.
The term originates from Middle English, derived from the Latin word "indictare," meaning "to set forth in words" or "to declare." It carries a sense of deliberation and careful consideration in the act of writing.
To indite is to express oneself through the written word, employing precise language and structure to convey one's thoughts, ideas, or emotions effectively. It signifies the process of carefully choosing words and constructing coherent sentences to create written work that reflects one's literary skill and creativity.
Inditing entails not only the physical act of writing but also the intellectual process behind it. It involves organizing thoughts, formulating arguments, developing narrative arcs, or crafting poetic verses. Indite is often associated with more formal or sophisticated writing, focusing on style, substance, and poetic expression.
It should be noted that "indite" is less commonly used in contemporary language and may be perceived as somewhat archaic. However, it retains its significance in literature and legal contexts, where deliberate and skillful writing continues to be valued.
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To direct, suggest, or prompt what is to be uttered or written; to compose; to commit words to writing.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for INDITE
Etymology of INDITE
The word "indite" can be traced back to Old French "enditer", which came from Latin "indictare" meaning "to proclaim" or "to declare". Latin "indictare" ultimately derived from "in-" (indicating intensification) and "dicare" (meaning "to say" or "to speak"). Over time, the meaning of "indictare" shifted to "to dictate", indicating the act of composing or writing something. In Middle English, the word "indite" emerged with the same sense of composing or writing, and it has been in use since then.
Similar spelling words for INDITE
- india,
- inuit,
- united,
- indicate,
- initiated,
- indict,
- indeed,
- intuition,
- intuitive,
- Incited,
- invited,
- invite,
- intuit,
- unite,
- incite,
- in detail,
- initiate,
- in dutch,
- Indies.
Conjugate verb Indite
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been inditing
you
would have been inditing
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be inditing
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would be inditing
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would be inditing
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FUTURE
I
will indite
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
you
indite
we
let´s indite
to indite
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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we
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they
were inditing
PAST PARTICIPLE
indited
PAST PERFECT
I
had indited
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT
I
indite
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indite
he/she/it
indites
we
indite
they
indite
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am inditing
you
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he/she/it
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
I
have indited
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
indite
SIMPLE PAST
I
indited
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indited
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indited
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indited
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indited
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