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write him vs write to him

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Write him' is more informal and direct, often used in casual conversations or quick messages. On the other hand, 'write to him' is more formal and is often used in professional or official correspondence.

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Last updated: September 19, 2024 • 17885 views

write him

This phrase is correct in informal contexts, such as casual conversations or quick messages.

This phrase is used when you want to convey a direct message to someone, often in a casual or informal setting.

Examples:

I'll write him a quick note to let him know about the meeting.
Don't forget to write him a birthday card.
Just write him a text to see if he's available tonight.
She always writes him sweet messages to brighten his day.
I need to write him a reminder about the deadline.

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I signed up to write him a song.
You will be able to write him letters, Walter.
Then write him a big, fat check, and stick him on the first train back to hicksville.
When he's in America, You'll write him a little note Explaining that you can't possibly leave your play,
It's been about 6 months, I write him every other day.
That's fine. I'll write him a note.
I thought maybe I could at least write him an e-mail.
Told me to write him a desk-appearance ticket And cut him loose.
Now we must write him a nice letter, and hand it to him.
I might even write him from jail If I knew how to write.
I've never even seen my dad and I write him letters all the time.
If I write him a message, will you give it to him?
If you really want to write him... let him know... let him know how happy you would be... to accept him into the family.
Write him a note, like the olden times.
...and asked, if I felt the same I should write him.
He wants me to write him a check.
I'll write him an orphan subway song.
I'll write him and tell him that you're...
So you, you need to write him another note.
I'll write him a note.

Alternatives:

send him a message
drop him a line
shoot him an email
text him
message him

write to him

This phrase is correct in formal contexts, such as professional or official correspondence.

This phrase is used when you want to convey a message to someone in a more formal or professional setting, such as in business emails, letters, or official communications.

Examples:

I need to write to him to discuss the contract details.
Please write to him to confirm the meeting time.
She wrote to him to express her gratitude for the opportunity.
He always writes to him in a respectful tone.
They will write to him to request additional information.

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He asked me to write to him.
You may not see Samuel, but you may write to him.
You will write to him and set everything right?
- ls it girls who write to him?
During the course of seven years... l'veno doubtMrs.Crosbie often had occasion to write to him.
You can write to him, but all your letters should come through me. I must have the appearance of controlling you completely.
'The funny thing was, I didn't even know if I would write to him.
We shall write to him on your behalf, sir.
I write to him now and then.
Or perhaps, my dear, you can mention it next time you write to him.
Scientists write to him from all over the world with questions about all sorts of things.
I write to him every week, but he never answers.
He asked me to write to him. Emily, I've been thinking...
As we do not write to him a letter to Santa Claus.
I don't think I "owe" him anything, but I'll write to him, if you like.
And I tried to write to him about it so he'd know what it was like, but... but I just couldn't find the words to do it right.
You don't answer him, you don't write to him...
Well, what would you write to him?
Did you write to him beacuse you read in the paper, about a boxer who was going to spend the rest of life in prison?
If she doesn't write to him, she can't tell him anything, can she?

Alternatives:

send a message to him
correspond with him
email him
contact him in writing
reach out to him

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