write for

write someone for something

to send a written request to someone for something. Henry wrote Harry for a firm quote, but Harry never responded. Did you write me for permission?

See also: write

write for something 

1. . to write and request something. I wrote for clarification but received none. Julie wrote for another copy of the instruction book.

2. . to produce writing for a particular kind of publication. I write for science magazines. Sam writes for the local newspaper.

See also: write