penned

[pend]

penned Definition

• 1. to write or compose something, especially a literary work
• 2. to enclose or confine something in a small space

Using penned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The famous author penned a new novel.

• Example

  She penned her thoughts in a journal.

• Example

  The sheep were penned in the enclosure.

• Example

  The prisoners were penned up in their cells.

penned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for penned

• composed
• scribbled
• drafted

Phrases with penned

• pen down

  to write something down

  Example

  I asked him to pen down his thoughts on the matter.

• pen in

  to enclose or confine someone or something in a small space

  Example

  The farmer had to pen in the sheep for the night.

• pen name

  a name used by an author instead of their real name

  Example

  Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens.

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Summary: penned in Brief

The verb 'penned' [pend] means to write or compose something, especially a literary work. It can also mean to enclose or confine something in a small space. Examples include 'The famous author penned a new novel' and 'The sheep were penned in the enclosure.' Phrases include 'pen down,' meaning to write something down, and 'pen in,' meaning to enclose or confine someone or something in a small space.