indite
to compose or write, as a poem.
to treat in a literary composition.
Obsolete. to dictate.
Obsolete. to prescribe.
Origin of indite
1Other words from indite
- in·dite·ment, noun
- in·dit·er, noun
Words that may be confused with indite
- indict, indite
Words Nearby indite
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How to use indite in a sentence
He could converse with any number of persons, and indite a letter at the same time, without being in any wise confused.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightDear Sir,—I am with much pleasure to indite you about your name that has come to my hand with great joy.
Adventures and Enthusiasms | E. V. LucasLes derniers jours de la grande arme; ou, Souvenirs, documents, et correspondance indite de Napolon en 1814 et 1815.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneThe minor that wrote sonnets has only to come of age, and feel that he can indite a check, to be cured of his love fever.
Sir Jasper Carew | Charles James LeverIt is not the climate I am inveighing against; it is the Gothic, diabolical ideas of the people I indite.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward Edwards
British Dictionary definitions for indite
/ (ɪnˈdaɪt) /
archaic to write
obsolete to dictate
Origin of indite
1usage For indite
Derived forms of indite
- inditement, noun
- inditer, noun
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