Synonyms for

Authored

Verb / ˈɔ:θɜ:d / Another word for authored — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be the author of (a book, article, or report)

Synonyms & similar words

author wrote composed penned drafted created produced made generated conceived invented fabricated constructed fashioned developed formulated compiled organized arranged edited

Synonyms by register

Formal

composed penned originated devised

Informal

wrote made cooked up

Literary

conceived forged wrought

Antonyms

uncreated unwritten undone destroyed canceled negated

Common collocations

  • authored a book
  • authored a report
  • authored a play
  • authored by
  • authored legislation
  • authored the study
  • authored a paper

Word family

noun author
verb author
adjective authorial

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of creating written works, such as books, articles, or reports. Can also refer to the originator of an idea or concept.

Example sentences

  1. He authored a new cookbook.
  2. She has authored several research papers.
  3. The famous writer has authored many books.
  4. I've never authored a book before.
  5. He is currently working on authoring a memoir.

Quotes

  • 'I think the hardest part of writing is just sitting down to do it.' - J.K. Rowling
  • 'The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter.' - Mark Twain
  • 'You write your first draft with your heart and you re-write with your head.' - James Ellison

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