write a message

Meaning

To compose a written note, text, or email to communicate with someone. This is a fundamental way people stay in touch, coordinate plans, and maintain relationships today.

Examples

• I need to write a message to my mom to let her know I arrived safely.

  I need to write a message to my mom to let her know I arrived safely.

• She sat down to write a message of thanks to her teacher.

  She sat down to write a message of thanks to her teacher.

• It is easier to write a message than to call during a busy workday.

  It is easier to write a message than to call during a busy workday.

• He forgot to write a message to confirm the meeting time.

  He forgot to write a message to confirm the meeting time.

• Can you write a quick message to the group chat about dinner?

  Can you write a quick message to the group chat about dinner?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will write a message for him tonight.

  ✓ I will write a message to him tonight.

  Use the preposition 'to' to indicate the recipient of the message.

• ✗ Please write me a message when you get home.

  ✓ Please send me a message when you get home.

  While 'write me a message' is understood, native speakers almost always say 'send me a message' or 'text me' when asking someone to get in touch.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I always ___ to my friends on their birthdays.

  💡 compose a short note or text

  Show answer

  write a message

• Before you leave, please ___ to tell them you are on your way.

  💡 send a quick text

  Show answer

  write a message