Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun write_in

2 senses of write-in

Sense 1
write-in candidate, write-in -- (a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters)
       => campaigner, candidate, nominee -- (a politician who is running for public office)

Sense 2
write-in -- (a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot)
       => vote, ballot, voting, balloting -- (a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb write_in

2 senses of write in

Sense 1
write in -- (cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot; "Many voters wrote in the names of strangers")
       => vote -- (express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night")

Sense 2
write in -- (write to an organization; "Many listeners wrote in after the controversial radio program")
       => write -- (communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week")