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scribe

The word “scribe” has 1 syllable: scribe

It's pronounced as /skraɪb/

What is synonym and antonym for scribe?

In the thesaurus, “scribe” has 82 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scribe along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scribe

Antonyms for scribe

Meanings of scribe

  • noun
    1. Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
    2. A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
    3. A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.
    4. (in particular) A journalist.
  • verb
    1. To write.
    2. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe.
    3. To record.
    4. To write or draw with a scribe.
    5. To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which is out of level, a board to the curves of a moulding, etc.; so called because the workman marks, or scribes, with the compasses the line that he afterwards cuts.
    6. To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.

Example Sentences

  • In ancient Egypt, a scribe was responsible for recording important events.
  • The scribe carefully copied the manuscript by hand.
  • Every royal court had at least one scribe to document decrees.
  • The historian acted as a scribe, writing down eyewitness accounts.
  • The scribe used a quill and ink to write on parchment.

On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scribe, such as: abrade, amanuensis, annalist, archivist, auteur, author, autobiographer.

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